Tobruk, The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, Youssef Al-Aqoury, held a virtual meeting with the US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, during which the latest political developments and challenges facing the upcoming elections were discussed.
According to the parliament’s web page, Al-Aqouri assured the American ambassador that the House of Representatives has carried out the duties entrusted to it and issued the parliamentary and presidential elections law, and that the House is keen on the success of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
In turn, Ambassador Norland expressed his concern over the election law’s ignoring of the UN Security Council’s call to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24.
The two sides also discussed a number of common issues related to supporting the migration file, USAID programs in Libya, and enhancing trade cooperation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives stressed the importance of the American role in this period to support the stability of Libya, pointing to the importance of strengthening cooperation programs with the United States and benefiting from its experiences in all fields.
Source: Libyan News Agency