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Rabat – Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita is representing King Mohammed VI in the ongoing Libya conference in Paris, France.
The conference seeks to support the continuation of the political transition underway and advance efforts to hold national elections.
A statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry said that Morocco’s participation in the international conference reflects the country’s determination to support efforts bringing together different views from Libyan parties to find a lasting political solution to the conflict.
The conference additionally aims to support Libya in its request for the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.
In March, King Mohammed VI affirmed Morocco’s support for all measures and efforts Libya is making to address its challenges for a successful transitional phase.
Morocco has long condemned foreign interference in the Libyan quagmire, emphasizing that only Libyans are able to find a political solution to their conflict.
The foreign affairs ministry emphasized that Morocco “spares no effort to help the Libyan parties” reach an agreement with a view to establishing political stability in the region.
“The role of the kingdom, thanks to the leadership and guidance of King Mohammed VI, is highly saluted and appreciated both by the international community, the United Nations and by Libyans themselves as evidenced by intense diplomatic meetings in Morocco by Libyan officials.”The statement also emphasized the importance of dialogue and consultations between Libyan actors to reach political agreements, able to implement UN resolutions and recommendations of international conferences.
Libyan politicians and officials repeatedly expressed satisfaction with Morocco’s mediation efforts.
Recently, during a visit to Tunisia, Vice-President of the Libyan Presidential Council Abdullah Al Lafi commended King Mohammed VI’s efforts to facilitate peace talks in Libya’s conflict.
Al Lafi recalled King Mohammed VI’s “support for the project of consensus among all Libyan parties since 2014, which culminated in the signing of the Skhirat Agreement and the formation of a presidential council.”
He emphasized Morocco’s “positive role” in Libya’s seven-year mission to establish a stable government following the fall of Muammar Ghaddafi in 2011.
Morocco has hosted several roundtable talks in Tangier and Bouznika, convening Libyan fractions as part of its efforts to help the parties to the conflict find a mutually acceptable solution.
In September, President of the Libyan High Council of State Khalid al-Mishri said his country is grateful for Morocco’s involvement in seeing democratic presidential and legislative elections in Libya.
Elections in Libya are expected to take place on December 24.
Beyond Libyan officials, other countries and organizations also emphasized Morocco’s peace efforts in the MENA region.
In July, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Joey Hood, said: “We appreciate Morocco’s continuous support for the UN’s efforts in Libya, and its support for removing foreign forces from Libya and for preparation for successful nationwide elections there.”
The US official described the process as an “essential step towards a stable, unified, and democratic Libya.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed the same sentiment, commending Morocco’s Libyan role in recent remarks in which he stressed the US’ and Morocco’s “desire to see stability and prosperity” return to Libya after a decade of violence and civil war.
