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Al-Sunni: Meeting with the UN General Assembly President to discuss Security Council reform and preparations for the C10 meeting in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, October 8, 2026 (LANA) – Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni, discussed with the President of the UN General Assembly, Khalilur Rahman, the position of the African Committee of Ten (C10) regarding UN Security Council reform and the related intergovernmental negotiations. They also discussed preparations for the upcoming C10 ministerial meeting scheduled to be held in Tripoli.In a post on his X account, Al-Sunni noted that Khalilur Rahman emphasized the importance of intensifying... Read more
Libya hosts the "C10" group ministerial meeting on UN Security Council reform on October 10 and 11.
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Tripoli, October 8, 2026 (LANA) – The capital, Tripoli, is hosting a meeting on October 10–11 for the ministers of the African Union’s Committee of Ten (C10) on UN Security Council reform. This event is part of ongoing African efforts to strengthen the continent's unified stance regarding Security Council reform and the pursuit of fair African representation.Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher El-Sonni, announced that preparations for the ministerial meeting are underway. He noted that Libya and... Read more
Libya, on behalf of the Arab Group, calls for a comprehensive nuclear disarmament agreement.
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New York, October 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Arab Group affirmed the imperative of the complete and final elimination of nuclear weapons as the only way to prevent their use or the threat thereof. It emphasized the utmost importance of establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, and the necessity for emerging military practices and technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—to be subject to full human control and international law.This statement was delivered by Abdullah Al... Read more
Boulus: The United States looks forward to working with the House of Representatives, its new leadership, and all parties to advance the political process.
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Washington, October 8, 2026 (LANA) – The United States has congratulated Al-Salihin Abdul-Nabi on assuming the role of Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, as well as Tariq Al-Ashtar and Misbah Douma on their selection as First and Second Deputy Speakers, respectively.Massad Boulos, the U.S. President’s Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, stated in a post on the "X" platform: "The United States congratulates Al-Salihin Abdul-Nabi on assuming the position of Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, and also... Read more
The Foreign Ministry of the Government of National Unity affirms to the Iranian ambassador Libya's rejection of the targeting of Arab states
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Tripoli, October 8, 2026 (LANA) – Al-Hassan Mohamed Rabha, Director of the Asia and Australia Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the Iranian Ambassador to Libya, Einollah Souri, in Tripoli on Wednesday. During the meeting, Rabha reaffirmed Libya’s steadfast position that conflicts can only be resolved through peaceful and diplomatic means.Rabha emphasized Libya’s rejection of violations against the sovereignty of any state—particularly the targeting of brotherly Arab nations... Read more
