Stephanie Khoury, the acting head of the United Nations (UN) mission in Libya, met with UAE State Minister Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar in Abu Dhabi to discuss the political, security, and economic developments in the African nation.
According to a statement from Khoury on her X account (formerly Twitter), the meeting focused on the urgent need to create favorable conditions to reinvigorate the political process and break the current deadlock.
During the meeting, Khoury expressed her gratitude to Minister Al Marar for the UAE’s ongoing support for the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
This dialogue highlights the international community’s ongoing efforts to stabilize Libya, a country that has faced political fragmentation and conflict since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
The UAE has been involved in various diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting peace and reconstruction in Libya, reflecting its broader role in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
In the aftermath of the “Daniel” hurricane last year, the Gulf country stepped up its commitment to international aid and provided 622 tons of relief aid to Libya.
A total of 28 aircraft were employed to transport humanitarian and relief aid, benefiting approximately 6,386 families in Libya. The assistance encompassed food items, shelter materials, health packages, and essential first aid supplies.
In a significant appeal at the United Nations (UN), Intisar El Tamzinie, the Chargé d’Affaires at Libya’s Permanent Mission, urged for fundamental reforms to the international financial system and revisions to global economic governance mechanisms.
Speaking at the annual general discussion of the Second Committee of the General Assembly, El Tamzinie highlighted the urgent need for a more effective mechanism to address the debt crisis and to provide long-term financing that fosters sustainable development, especially given the widening financial gap.
