Jeremy Brent, the acting U.S. Ambassador to Libya, confirmed on Sunday evening his country’s support for stability in Libya, in line with the efforts of the UN mission in Libya to fulfill its duties and achieve stability and meet the aspirations of the Libyan people. This was discussed during Brent’s meeting with Abdullah Al-Lafi, a member of the Presidential Council, where they explored the “developments in the political process in Libya,” according to a statement from the Presidential Council.
The statement noted that the meeting addressed “ways to resolve the Libyan crisis and restore stability and peace to the country through a comprehensive political project that addresses all contentious points.” The two parties also discussed a number of international and regional issues of interest to both countries.
Jeremy Brent intensified his meetings in Tripoli on Sunday, meeting with Taher Al-Baour, who is managing the affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the “temporary national unity” government. They affirmed the “importance of supporting the political process towards conducting national elections to fulfill the aspirations of the Libyan people and enhance the state of stability and prosperity in the country.”
Brent also met with Mohammed Tekala, head of the Supreme Council of State, to discuss the latest political developments in Libya and to enhance and develop areas of joint cooperation between the two countries, alongside “how the U.S. administration can support the UN mission to reach a political solution” in Libya, according to a statement from the State Council.
In a separate meeting with Musa Al-Koni, a member of the Presidential Council, Brent reaffirmed his country’s support for the efforts of the UN Support Mission in Libya to carry out its duties to achieve stability and reach the elections.
