The UN mission presents the results of the structured dialogue consultations in Tripoli and outlines the priorities for the next phase.

Tripoli – December 17, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) presented the conclusions of its extensive consultations on the “Structured Dialogue,” which began last Sunday in the capital, Tripoli. More than 120 members from across the country, representing the east, south, and west, participated, reflecting Libya’s geographical, political, social, and cultural diversity, according to the mission.

The mission explained that these conclusions were presented during the dialogue’s opening session. It noted that the consultations included in-person and online meetings, as well as several opinion polls.

The results, published by the mission on its official page, indicated that the core of the Libyan crisis is fundamentally political, stemming from a deep institutional and regional division, the existence of competing authorities, and the absence of a single executive authority with national legitimacy. This has negatively impacted the economic and security situation and governance processes.

The consultations concluded that unifying institutions is the key to any sustainable settlement, along with forming a single, recognized government with a clear timetable and adopting a unified budget.

The findings confirmed that elections are the foundation of governance in Libya and cannot be treated as a separate process from the overall political process.

Regarding the next government, the consultations stressed the need for it to have a clear and specific mandate, transparent appointment criteria, and effective oversight mechanisms. Its tasks should focus on preparing for fair and inclusive elections within a consensual constitutional and legal framework.

The consultations also highlighted the importance of prioritizing the government's focus on improving basic services, achieving economic stability, and preparing for elections before embarking on broad development programs. They emphasized the need to define the government's term and powers, adopt transparent mechanisms for selecting the executive authority, and strengthen local governance and decentralization.

On the issue of representation, the findings showed that the prevailing view remains regionally biased, while stressing the need to ensure fair and balanced representation for women and youth.

On the economic front, the consultations linked the challenges of daily life, the high cost of living, the devaluation of the currency, and the weakness of services to political division, the fragmentation of institutions, the spread of corruption, and the interference of armed groups.

It recommended developing an economic reform agenda focused on good governance, reducing the interference of armed groups and political actors in economic institutions, and strengthening oversight, auditing, and accountability mechanisms.

It also stressed the importance of adopting transparent financial management based on standards for combating corruption, conflicts of interest, and money laundering, and establishing clear criteria for selecting bank leaders.

The findings emphasized the need to diversify the economy, improve access to finance, and support non-oil sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in agriculture and renewable energy, in addition to ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth and strengthening the social protection system.

On the security front, the consultations concluded that the disarmament and reintegration of armed groups is a top priority, with militias being dissolved or integrated under state authority.

The armed groups were considered a major obstacle to holding elections and achieving lasting peace. The consultations called for unifying the military and security institutions, consolidating civilian control, and building a unified and accountable security sector.

… (LANA) …