Tripoli:Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Stephanie Koury, met with the House of Representatives' First Deputy Speaker, Tarek Al-Ashtar, and several parliament members to discuss the progress of the UN-facilitated political process in Libya. The discussions covered the Smaller Convening Agreement, the unification of Libyan institutions, critical economic reforms, and national reconciliation.
According to Libyan News Agency, both sides emphasized the importance of constructive engagement to overcome obstacles in the political process facilitated by the UN.
Koury reaffirmed the United Nations Support Mission in Libya's (UNSMIL) commitment to collaborating with Libya's institutions to further the political roadmap, support the unification of state institutions, and create favorable conditions for holding national elections.