Tripoli: The second day of the structured dialogue resumed today, Monday, in Tripoli, with two simultaneous morning sessions for the teams working on the governance and security tracks. Similar sessions for the economic, national reconciliation, and human rights teams are scheduled for this afternoon, as part of the dialogue's agenda.
According to Libyan News Agency, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is facilitating these sessions, which aim to discuss the agenda of the four dialogue teams and determine the next steps for each team. UNSMIL Head Hanna Tetteh opened the first meeting of the structured dialogue yesterday, Sunday, in Tripoli, with the participation of 124 Libyan figures representing various regions of the country.
In her opening remarks, Tetteh welcomed the dialogue participants and thanked them for accepting to participate in this important national endeavor. She emphasized the importance of holding discussions about Libya within the country to strengthen national ownership of the political process. She explained that the structured dialogue is based on Security Council Resolution 2796 of 2025 and is a key pillar of the political roadmap facilitated by UNSMIL, which was announced to the Libyan people and the Security Council on August 21, 2025.
She added that the dialogue provides an inclusive platform that allows broader segments of Libyan society to contribute to shaping the national action plan and defining the country's future. Tetteh indicated that the number of participants is 124, including 81 men, 43 women, 13 young people, and representatives of various cultural and linguistic groups, as well as people with disabilities. She emphasized that listening to these voices is essential to expressing the aspirations of Libyan society.
She noted that the composition of the participants reflects the rich diversity of Libyan society, with each participant contributing their expertise and perspectives to discussions on governance, the economy, security, national reconciliation, and human rights. The structured dialogue sessions are scheduled to take place over two days, starting Sunday in Tripoli, with the aim of producing practical recommendations that will contribute to creating the appropriate conditions for holding elections, addressing urgent challenges related to public policy and governance, and tackling the drivers of conflict and grievances in the medium and long term. This will support building national consensus and a unified vision for the country's future, and ensure broad and inclusive representation.