The Arab Summit calls on the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to agree on issuing electoral laws.
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Baghdad, May 17, 2025 (LANA) - The 34th Arab Summit, concluding its work in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Saturday, called on the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State to quickly agree on the issuance of electoral laws that meet the demands of the Libyan people for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections and an end to transitional periods.
The summit's final statement affirmed its full support for Libya and the necessity of resolving the crisis there through national dialogue in a way that preserves the unity of the state and achieves the aspirations of its people and its lasting stability.
The statement rejected all forms of interference in Libya's internal affairs, expressing its full support for Libya's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and demanding the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from its territory within a specified time frame.
The statement urged all parties in Libya to continue the political process and achieve national reconciliation in a way that preserves Libya's supreme interests and fulfills its people's aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity.
The Arab Summit statement commended the efforts of Libya's neighboring countries, the Arab League, the United Nations, and the African Union to bring the views of the Libyan parties closer together to ensure Libyan unity and reach a political settlement to the crisis in Libya.