19 December 2025 18:43 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK urges urgent progress in Libya political process

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Reiterates support for UNSMIL Structured Dialogue
Calls for urgent progress toward elections

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United Kingdom reiterates full support for UNSMIL and welcomes the Structured Dialogue launched 14 December
Calls on Libyan political institutions to make urgent progress on a pathway to elections and notes initial milestones remain unmet
Welcomes the agreement on the Unified Development Programme and urges it to operate transparently and equitably to benefit all Libyans
States the status quo is unsustainable, saying delays deepen instability, fuel corruption, and erode public trust; calls for urgent, good-faith action

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First, the United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNSMIL’s efforts to advance the political process. We welcome the launch of the Structured Dialogue on 14 December, which brought together individuals from across Libya for an inclusive discussion about the country’s future. This dialogue can make an important contribution to policy and legislative recommendations towards advancing the political process. It is essential that diverse Libyan voices, including women and youth, have the opportunity to share their vision for their country and I underline the SRSG comments in this regard. Second, we call on the Libyan political institutions, who are mandated to prepare a pathway to elections, to make urgent progress. We welcomed the roadmap presented by the SRSG in August. But it is deeply concerning that, four months on, the initial milestones remain unmet. We urge all stakeholders to accelerate discussions between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to demonstrate concrete progress. Third, we welcome the recent agreement on the Unified Development Programme, signed by representatives of the High State Council and House of Representatives, as a positive step towards protecting Libya’s economic future. It is essential that this mechanism operates transparently and equitably, ensuring resources benefit all Libyans and are not diverted for narrow interests. To conclude, President, the status quo is unsustainable. Every month without progress deepens instability, fuels corruption, and erodes public trust. Libya’s prolonged political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve. We call on Libyan actors to act with urgency and in good faith to deliver a sustainable political settlement.

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