UN envoy, Libyan Speaker mull implementation mechanism of Cairo Declaration

CAIRO – 11 July 2020: Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Stephanie Williams met on Friday in Geneva with Libyan House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh, to discuss a number of issus regarding Libya.

They discussed the revival of political dialogue, Speaker Saleh’s initiative, and the need to intensify efforts to find an inclusive political solution to the Libyan crisis, United Nations Support Mission (UNSM) in Libya tweeted.

The Speaker office said the meeting mulled ways to support and implement the Cairo Declaration.

Williams welcomed Saleh’s support to an immediate and lasting ceasefire, especially in Sirte. Both also welcomed the National Oil Corporation announcement of lifting the force majeure on oil.

They stressed the necessity to avoid any obstacles in oil flow, as it belongs to all Libyans; and urged that revenues expenditures be managed in a transparent and professional manner.

The both called on foreign actors to stop their negative interferences in Libya, facilitate and support the political process in order to prevent a new humanitarian and economic catastrophe in Sirte and the Oil Crescent.

A lot of Arab and other countries have praised Cairo declaration announced by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi on June 10 regarding Libya, pushing for a ceasefire in the war-torn country.

Sisi received a phone call from American Counterpart, Donald Trump, in which he welcomed the Egyptian efforts aiming at achieving political stability for the Libyan crises and to end the violent acts along with meeting the Libyans’ wishes and demands to live in peace and stability, Rady stated.

The planned ceasefire, suggested by Sisi along with the Libyan parliament speaker and commander of the Libyan National Army, is set to start on Monday, June 8. The declaration also includes a call for the removal of foreign mercenaries from Libya and further political recommendations.