Moscow calls for expanding the Libyan national dialogue

As the Libyan dialogue continues, under the auspices of the United Nations, despite the recent tensions, Vershinin commented on the Libyan parties ’agreement to hold general elections at the end of this year, saying, “We ​​proceed from the fact that the main responsibility for taking such important decisions lies with the Libyans themselves. Such decisions are part of a national dialogue on the largest possible scale, with the participation of Libyan political forces, including supporters of the former Libyan national leader Muammar Gaddafi.

He also added, "If the vast majority of Libyans consider it necessary to hold elections on time, so be it," stressing that the United Nations is undoubtedly invited to play its role by providing possible technical and organizational assistance while "respecting the country's sovereignty."

Sergey Vershinin said that his country is convinced that the elections are not an end in themselves. Rather, they should be included in the context of vital Libyan reforms aimed at achieving real national reconciliation, preserving the country's unity, and forming effective government bodies.

It is noteworthy that the Libyan parties participating in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which was held in Tunis last November, had agreed to hold general elections in the country on December 24th, despite the existence of many pending issues, which are currently being negotiated as a form. Representation in the unified government, and the issue of mercenaries and others.

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