Khalifa Haftar proposed a new initiative for national reconciliation to Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso during a meeting in Benghazi. They emphasized the need for unity among Libyan factions to achieve stability and discussed enhancing reconciliation efforts. Nguesso commended the initiative as a crucial step toward uniting Libyans and strengthening bilateral relations as a part of his official tour of Libya.
Khalifa Haftar has presented a new initiative to Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo and the Chairman of the African High-Level Committee on Libya. The goal of this initiative is to facilitate comprehensive national reconciliation in Libya. During their consultative meeting in Benghazi, Haftar emphasized the necessity for unity among all stakeholders to forge a stable and secure future for Libya.
Haftar was joined in this dialogue by prominent figures, including Aqila Saleh, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Osama Hamad, the head of the parallel government. The officials discussed enhancing national reconciliation efforts and recognized the importance of advancing this initiative to achieve political stability and consensus among Libyan factions.
The media office of Haftar announced on social media that President Nguesso praised the proposed initiative, acknowledging it as a critical step toward comprehensive national reconciliation. He remarked that the initiative lays the groundwork for uniting Libyans and fostering stability within the nation.
Concluding his visit, Nguesso arrived in Benghazi after a stop in Tripoli, where he met with several Libyan leaders, including the Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi, and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The Libyan News Agency noted that Nguesso’s trip aims to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for cooperation in political and economic sectors.
The current state of Libya is marked by political division and instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Various factions vie for control, leading to ongoing conflict and hampering prospects for national unity. International interventions and initiatives have been encouraged to foster reconciliation among Libyan groups. Notably, the African Union has been involved in seeking a resolution to the Libyan crisis, thus, Nguesso’s role as Chairman of the African High-Level Committee on Libya positions him strategically to facilitate discussions aimed at achieving peace.
In summary, Khalifa Haftar’s proposed initiative for national reconciliation in Libya has garnered commendation from President Denis Sassou Nguesso. Their meeting underlines the critical need for collaborative efforts towards unification and stability in Libya. The discussions conducted during this consultative meeting, involving key Libyan leaders, aim to further political dialogue and strengthen relationships between Libya and Congo. Through continued international engagement and partnership, Libya may progress towards a more cohesive and stable political environment.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
