US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet has stressed the need for Libyan leaders to work towards a framework for elections without delay. "Members of the P3+2 met in New York today, and we all agree on the need to support the head of UNSMILibya, Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, to restore momentum to Libya’s political process," the US diplomat tweeted on Friday. In a video recording, Norland said they noticed great interest and new ideas during the ongoing meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's gathering in New York. "The United States is working closely with partners in the diplomatic community, and with Libyan visitors... to try to restore momentum to the Libyan electoral process," Norland said. He said all actors are aware of the importance of moving quickly to reach the elections in light of the current violence in Libya.

Source: Libya Today September 24, 2022 12:58 UTC