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Al-Baour Discusses Support for Libya’s Development Priorities with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator

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Tripoli, November 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, discussed today, Sunday, with UN Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator Shoko Noda, UN efforts to support development priorities in Libya.

During the meeting, Al-Baour praised the efforts being made by United Nations agencies in Libya, commending the progress achieved by the Government of National Unity since 2021 in transitioning from a humanitarian response approach towards adopting sustainable development pathways.

He also stressed the importance of strengthening coordination and integration between UN agencies and national institutions, and working within the framework of the Joint Steering Committee to ensure unified efforts and achieve the desired objectives.

The meeting addressed the role of the United Nations Development Programme in supporting development priorities in Libya and discussed mechanisms for financing development projects and programmes in line with national priorities. Discussions also focused on avoiding duplication between projects and activities implemented by the government and UN agencies, enhancing the efficient use of available resources, and achieving a sustainable development impact.

The meeting was attended by UNDP Resident Representative in Libya, Sophie Kemkhadner. Representing the Libyan side were Director of the International Organizations Department, Sufian Belkhair, and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohammed Traina.

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