Hommam Al Nassim 
Members of the UN Security Council have called for the appointment of a successor to UN envoy to Libya Abdullah Batelli as soon as possible.
In a statement, the Council members affirmed their continued support for the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and its leadership and urged that the interim leadership of the Mission continue to implement its mandate and ensure a smooth transition of the new Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The council members emphasized their commitment to a comprehensive political process led by Libyans and overseen by the United Nations, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, based on the Libyan Political Agreement and the Roadmap for the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, as well as the updated electoral laws approved by the 6+6 Committee. These frameworks were deemed as viable pathways for holding elections and achieving lasting peace.
Members also noted the need for the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libya without delay, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.
Members noted the importance of an inclusive national reconciliation process based on the principles of transitional justice and accountability, and encouraged all Libyan parties, neighboring countries, and the African Union to strongly support this process.
In a related context, the members of the Council stressed the importance of ensuring the full, equal, effective, meaningful, and safe participation of women, and the involvement of youth and civil society in all activities and decision-making related to democratic transition and reconciliation efforts.
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