Libya, Draghi: “People must be able to express themselves in free elections”

“After years of conflict, the Libyan people must be able to express themselves in free, transparent and credible elections”. This is what Prime Minister Mario Draghi said in his speech at the Paris conference, during which the leaders present confirmed the commitment of the international community to the peace and stability of a “fully sovereign, united and democratic” Libya . This is considered the essential condition for the stability of the Mediterranean region, Europe and the Maghreb and Sahel countries, it was reported. Draghi recalled how Italy has “always strongly supported the need for an important role of the EU” in the area, and recalled the commitment of the international community and all Libyan actors for the success of the institutional transition through the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections from 24 December. “This is the clear will of the Libyan people, as evidenced by the registration of about 3 million voters”, said the premier, reiterating the need for a shared legal and electoral framework on which the competent Libyan authorities must work together in the coming days and Full implementation of the ceasefire agreement of 23 October 2020 remains a pivotal goal. The substantial absence of conflict in the last year and the reopening of the coastal road are important goals that must not be thwarted “. It is one of the passages of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s speech at the Paris conference on Libya, during which he underlined the initial progress made in recent months, with reference to the work carried out by the 5 + 5 joint military commission, with the support of the mission of the UN, and referred to the need to start the withdrawal of mercenaries and fighting forces as soon as possible. Draghi stressed that “the Action Plan drawn up by the Joint Military Commission is an important step forward. The withdrawal of some foreign mercenaries before the elections would help to strengthen the confidence between the parties”. “After the elections in Libya it will be necessary to address as a priority the reform of the security system and the reintegration of the fighters.” Italy is ready to provide its support “, assured the premier.