Libya Calls for Consensus and Consultation in Setting the UN First Committee’s Work Program.

Tripoli, 10 November 2026 (Lana) Libya’s delegation to the United Nations stressed the need to adopt the working methods and program of the UN General Assembly’s First Committee through consensus and consultation among all delegations, ensuring that all countries have the opportunity to discuss issues and participate in decision-making.

This came in a statement delivered by the Third Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdulmuhimen Abu Khris, before the First Committee at the conclusion of its work, during discussions on the draft program of work for its 82nd session.

The Libyan delegation expressed regret over the growing difficulties in reaching consensus within the Committee, stressing the importance of allocating sufficient and flexible time for discussing various agenda items, allowing all countries to present their positions.

It also called for the circumstances of all permanent missions to be taken into account when setting deadlines for submitting and voting on draft resolutions in a manner that enhances delegations’ ability to follow the Committee’s work and participate effectively in the multilateral system.

The Libyan delegation reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the principle of consensus in the work of the First Committee, considering it fundamental to organizing the Committee’s working methods and programs with the participation of all delegations.

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