Vietnam supports comprehensive political solution in Libya

Upon addressing the UN Security Council’s teleconference on March 24 regarding the Libyan situation and operations of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Vietnamese diplomat hailed major progress made in terms of politics and security in the North African country.

He therefore called on all parties involved to fully abide by the articles stated within the ceasefire agreement and to do their utmost to facilitate the transitional period such as making all necessary preparations to hold upcoming national elections based on the agreed roadmap. 

Expressing the nation’s support for UNSMIL’s role in assisting the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism, Ambassador Anh underscored the necessity of dealing with the humanitarian and economic challenges within Libya. He therefore called on all international partners to continue offering technical and financial support for the North African nation and other countries throughout the region.

He stated his appreciation for the efforts put in by parties in Libya in relation to bomb, mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance through the support of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), adding that greater efforts should be made to reduce risks and to protect civilians from dangers posed by post-war UXO.

Ján Kubiš, special envoy to Libya and head of the UNSMIL, called on the UNSC to continue pushing forward with the ongoing peace process in Libya, including allowing UNSMIL to provide support for the ceasefire monitoring mechanism.

Delegates also welcomed political progress in the country, stressing the need to consolidate gains towards upcoming national elections in December. They also called for the withdrawal of mercenaries and other foreign forces stationed in Libya, along with compliance with arms embargo, the need for the unification of various local institutions, and the improvement of basic services for local people.