A3+ JOINT STATEMENT AT THE UNSC MEETING ON THE SITUATION IN LIBYA

  Delivered by

H.E. Amar Bendjama, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations

14th October 2025

Mr. President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ members: Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and my own country, Algeria.

The A3+ thanks SRSG Hanna Tetteh for her comprehensive briefing and expresses its full support for her in the discharge of her duties in service of the Libyan people.

I would also like to welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in this meeting.

Mr. President,

We convene today for the fifth time this year to discuss the situation in Libya, where uncertainty persists despite emerging glimmers of hope.

On the political front, the A3+ commends the significant strides made by the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity, which culminated in a pivotal agreement that has eased tensions in the capital.

This accord ensures the handover of vital facilities to State institutions, and places a ban on all forms of militarization within the capital’s areas.

In this context, the A3+ expresses its support for ongoing efforts to advance security sector reform and dissolve armed groups operating outside State authority.

The A3+ also looks forward to the completion of the second phase of municipal elections in 16 municipalities on October 18th, 2025, and the commencement of the third phase on October 20th, 2025.

In a related context, we note the recent engagements by UNSMIL with various stakeholders in Libya.

We underscore the imperative of placing the Libyan ownership and leadership at the very heart of any political roadmap in order to advance the unification of all institutions and to pave the way for free, fair, and transparent elections in Libya.

The A3+ also acknowledges the report and recommendations of ASG Daniela Kroslak on the strategic review of UNSMIL. We share the view that the Mission needs to be recalibrated in order to achieve its core mandate.

Mr. President,

The A3+ notes with concern the economic challenges confronting Libya, amid the

continued absence of a unified budget and the lack of oversight mechanisms.

We commend the decisions of the President of the Presidential Council, H.E. Mohamed Al-Menfi, to launch a comprehensive financial audit of Libya’s public accounts and to establish a technical body to review contracts in the oil and electricity sectors.

Furthermore, we express deep concern over the ongoing erosion of Libya's frozen assets due to mismanagement by certain financial institutions.

We deplore the non-implementation of paragraph 14 of Resolution 2769, which authorized the Libyan Investment Authority to reinvest its frozen cash reserves.

We look forward to the issuance, without delay, of an implementation assistance notice to be disseminated to all relevant financial institutions.

Mr. President,

A political solution in Libya remains elusive in the face of growing external interference. This situation is further aggravated by the significant flow of arms and fuel smuggling, in a blatant disregard of relevant Security Council resolutions.

We, therefore, demand the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries.

Libya’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be respected.

Mr. President,

As days turn into months and months stretch into years, Libya remains caught in an endless cycle of transitions.

This situation has only worn down the people of Libya, who, if they had been allowed to shape their own destiny, would have long secured peace and stability.

Nevertheless, this does not absolve this Council of its historic responsibility toward Libya and its people.

This Council must acknowledge past errors by shifting from crisis management to meaningful engagement and by firmly confronting those who hinder Libya’s progress toward peace and stability.

I thank you.