Tripoli, The United Nations Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has announced an agreement with representatives of Chad, Niger and Sudan to establish a communication and coordination mechanism to support the implementation of an action plan regarding the exit of mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya said in a statement on its official page that the Joint Military Committee 5 + 5 concluded on the first of November a three-day meeting in Cairo, where it agreed with the representatives of Chad, Niger and Sudan to establish an effective communication and coordination mechanism to support the implementation of its action plan on exit of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libyan territory in a gradual, balanced, simultaneous and sequential process that will enable the Mechanism to take the first steps of a withdrawal process that will fully take into account the needs and concerns of Libya and its neighbors.
The UN mission added that, in furtherance of the joint military committee’s action plan on the exit of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libyan territory, signed in Geneva on October 8 and approved by the Libyan authorities, the mechanism sets out a vision for the liaison and coordination committees in Libya and neighboring countries, which will be tasked with communicating and coordinating for the purpose of withdrawing mercenaries and foreign fighters, as well as holding meetings between the Joint Military Commission, the Libyan authorities and
representatives of neighboring countries (from Chad, Niger and Sudan) during the implementation process, and sheds light on the important role played by international parties, including international and regional organizations in supporting this process.
The UN mission indicated that a mechanism for exit of mercenaries will be established in each country in coordination with the relevant authorities, indicating that the Joint Military Committee stressed importance of communication and coordination with all neighboring countries to support the implementation of the action plan.
The UN envoy to Libya, Jan Kupis, praised the ongoing efforts of the Joint Military Committee, describing the results of the meeting as an important achievement that enables practical steps to be taken for the exit of all mercenaries and foreign fighters coming from these countries as a first step towards the full and timely implementation of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 23, 2020 , in line with Security Council Resolution 2570 (2021), according to what the mission published on its official page
Kupis said that the progress achieved by Libya, Chad, Niger and Sudan in a spirit of common interest and partnership will pave the way for sustainable stability, security, development and cooperation in the region, stressing that this agreement is in response to the demands of the vast majority of the Libyan people, and creates more positive momentum in light of the presidential and parliamentary elections It is scheduled to take place on December 24.
The UN envoy also commended Egypt for hosting and supporting this important meeting, which came at the request of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee and facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, noting that the role played by Egypt contributed to the success of this meeting, as acknowledged by the participants.
In its statement, the UN mission commended the patriotic spirit and commitment enjoyed by the Joint Military Commission, as its members worked as one, and urged the commission to seize this opportunity to promote the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement with the assistance of the United Nations through the deployment of the first group of UN ceasefire monitors. Which took place on October 21.
On behalf of the United Nations, the mission called on member states to support the Joint Military Committee and the Libyan authorities, as well as neighboring countries in implementing the exit of mercenaries and foreign fighters, in a way that ensures the stability of Libya and all neighboring countries.
It also stressed that it relies heavily on continuous cooperation and coordination with relevant international and regional organizations, especially its traditional partners represented in the African Union, the League of Arab States and the European Union.
Source: Libyan News Agency