Secretary-General of the League of Arab States receives the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the State of Libya

H. E. Mr. Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received Mr Taher Al-Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the State of Libya, on the occasion of his participation in the 166th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level. The meeting addressed developments in Libya and the efforts being made to advance the political process, as well as a number of Arab issues of common interest.

His Excellency Mr Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received Mr Taher Al-Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the State of Libya, on the occasion of his participation in the 166th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level.

The meeting addressed developments in Libya and the efforts being made to advance the political process, as well as a number of Arab issues of common interest.

The Spokesperson for the Secretary-General stated that Fahmy reaffirmed during the meeting the established position of the League of Arab States towards Libya, foremost among which are preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, rejecting interference in its internal affairs, and supporting a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process leading to an end to the transitional phases, the unification of State institutions and the holding of comprehensive national elections.

The Spokesperson added that the meeting addressed recent developments related to the political process facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

The Secretary-General stressed the importance of building on any steps that would broaden consensus among the Libyan parties and address outstanding issues in a manner that creates the necessary conditions for achieving genuine and sustainable progress in the political process.

The Spokesperson indicated that the Secretary-General reaffirmed the League of Arab States’ commitment to strengthening its role in supporting Libyan efforts aimed at achieving consensus and stability, and to continuing coordination and consultations with the various Libyan parties, the Arab States concerned and the United Nations Mission, including through the League’s Office in Tripoli, in a manner that supports an inclusive political process that safeguards the higher interests of the Libyan people.

The Secretary-General and Mr Taher Al-Baour also exchanged views on a number of regional developments and current Arab issues, and stressed the importance of strengthening Arab consultation and coordination in addressing the challenges facing the region.

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