Libya’s House of Representatives and High Council of State reached several key agreements on the transitional phase for holding presidential and parliamentary elections on Wednesday after a discussion in Bouznika, Morocco, Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP) reported.
The agreement includes restructuring the executive authority based on Article 4 of the 2015 Libyan Political Agreement, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2259. As part of the framework, the two councils will form a joint committee to appoint a new executive authority.
This committee will collaborate with the UN and other stakeholders, revisiting and potentially amending the selection mechanism proposed during a Cairo meeting held earlier this year to ensure broader consensus.
The deal also underscores the importance of improving governance and promoting transparency. It sets out measures to support decentralization and bolster Libya’s path toward elections.
On the security front, the agreement stipulates the creation of a joint committee to oversee the implementation of previous decisions made by the defense and national security councils.
The committee will also work alongside the existing committee (55) to remove obstacles to its mission. The two committees will develop a plan to restore state control over Libya’s borders, crossings, and ports, which have been a source of instability in recent years.
The issue of sovereign positions was another key element of the agreement. A special committee will define eligibility criteria, oversee the application process, and create a mechanism to ensure these roles are filled per the principles of consensus laid out in the Libyan Political Agreement.
All committees formed under the agreement must submit their final reports for approval within one month. The two councils will reconvene in late January 2025 in the Libyan city of Derna to review progress and discuss the next steps.
This agreement represents a critical moment in Libya’s journey toward stability. By addressing economic, political, and security challenges, it lays the groundwork for inclusive and credible elections, offering hope for a unified and democratic future.