Tripoli, January 11, 2025 – The President of the High Council of State discussed the latest developments in the country’s political situation today with the Deputy Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for Political Affairs.
During the meeting, which was held at the Council’s headquarters in Tripoli in the presence of the First Deputy and the Second Deputy, the two sides reviewed efforts to advance the political process. This aims to contribute to ending the state of division and achieving stability through a consensual path that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people.
Ways to resolve the dispute regarding completing the procedures of the High National Elections Commission were also discussed. This is considered the first step of the roadmap, paving the way for ending the political division and reaching comprehensive elections.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant Roman city and a major center under various empires, including the Ottoman, before becoming Libya’s capital upon independence in 1951. The city’s historic core, the Medina, features well-preserved architecture from these diverse historical periods.
High Council of State
The High Council of State is a governmental body in Libya, established as part of the 2015 Libyan Political Agreement. It was designed to serve as an advisory council and a supreme state authority, representing a broad spectrum of Libyan society and political factions during the country’s transitional period following the 2011 civil war.
United Nations Support Mission in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is a political mission established in 2011 by the UN Security Council following the Libyan Civil War. Its mandate is to support Libyan national institutions, mediate political dialogue, and promote human rights and rule of law in the country’s ongoing stabilization process.
High National Elections Commission
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) is Libya’s independent body responsible for managing and supervising all electoral processes in the country. It was established in 2011 following the Libyan Civil War to oversee the nation’s first democratic elections in decades, aiming to build a foundation for a post-Gaddafi political system.
