Qatar promised to continue supporting Libya’s internationally supported political process, which aims to end the decade-long conflict and foreign interference.
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“We support UN-sponsored political processes in the hope of preserving Libya’s territorial integrity and preventing foreign interference in its affairs,” Qatar Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said during a visit to the Libyan capital.
“Our exchanges have been fruitful, especially in support of the transition process in Libya … Qatar’s position is firm,” he told reporters, standing alongside his Libyan counterpart Najla al-Mangoush.
Since Libya’s new government took power, several countries have reopened embassies, and Mangoush said she hoped Doha would soon follow suit.
“I think I have good news,” Mangoush added without giving further details.
Libya’s Provisional Unity Government emerged in March – replacing the Tripoli-based UN-recognized National Accord Government (GNA) and the East-based administration led by Putist General Khalifa Haftar – to lead the country to the December elections.
Qatar, along with Turkey, had supported the internationally recognized government in western Libya, while countries including the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Egypt had supported the eastern forces.
According to the UN, more than 20,000 foreign mercenaries and military personnel are still in Libya. They include Russian, Sudanese and Chadian mercenaries.
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