The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity expressed its gratitude for the Kingdom of Morocco’s support for Libya’s candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council for the Northern Region for the period 2025-2028.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry stressed that this support offers Libya the opportunity to contribute effectively to efforts to strengthen security and stability on the African continent, noting that the country has not held a seat on the council for ten years.

The Libyan Foreign Ministry also praised the strength of relations between the two countries, expressing its appreciation for the important role Morocco plays in supporting legitimacy in Libya, both regionally and internationally, as well as for its support for the efforts of the Libyan people to achieve security, stability and development.

The ministry also praised the role played by Morocco in facilitating the inter-Libyan dialogue, which culminated in the signing of the Skhirat agreement on December 17, 2015, affirming its commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, for the common interest of the two peoples.