The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity lauds Morocco’s support on Libya’s bid for an AU seat on peace and security

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of Libya  has expressed its gratitude for the Kingdom of Morocco’s support for its  bid for a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council for the Northern Region for the period 2025-2028.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry stressed that this support offers Libya the opportunity to contribute effectively to efforts to strengthen security and stability on the African continent, pointing out that the country has not held a seat on the Council for ten years.

The Libyan Foreign Ministry also praised the solid relations between the two countries, expressing its appreciation for the important role Morocco plays in supporting legitimacy in Libya, both regionally and internationally, as well as for its support for the Libyan people’s efforts to achieve security, stability and development.

The ministry also praised Morocco’s role in facilitating inter-Libyan dialogue, which culminated in the signing of the Skhirat Agreement on December 17, 2015, affirming its commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, in the common interest of both peoples.