Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations-led political roadmap for Libya, emphasizing that a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process is the only sustainable path toward peace, stability, and national unity. The stance was reiterated during a United Nations Security Council session as Libya continues to face prolonged political division and institutional fragmentation.

Speaking at the Council, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, expressed strong backing for the political roadmap facilitated by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). He described the plan as a timely and credible opportunity to advance political reconciliation and bring an end to Libya’s extended transition period.

Nearly fifteen years after the fall of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, the country remains divided between two rival administrations. The internationally recognized Government of National Unity operates from Tripoli in the west, while the Government of National Stability is based in Benghazi in the east. This division has stalled progress toward national elections and weakened state institutions.

Ambassador Jadoon stressed that Pakistan’s position is rooted in the principle that only the Libyan people can determine their political future. He underlined that external solutions cannot replace a process driven by Libyan consensus, ownership, and public participation.

While welcoming the UNSMIL-facilitated roadmap, the Pakistani envoy pointed to a noticeable gap between intent and implementation. He acknowledged recent steps by UNSMIL, including the initiation of nominations for a structured dialogue process, but urged all Libyan stakeholders to engage constructively to prevent the loss of momentum at a critical stage.

Pakistan also welcomed mediation efforts by Libyan and international actors that helped ease tensions in Tripoli and prevented a return to open conflict. Ambassador Jadoon noted that the current fragile calm must be strengthened through confidence-building measures, full implementation of agreed security arrangements, and sustained progress on security sector reform.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment, he said the country would continue to support initiatives that help the Libyan people achieve peace, stability, and prosperity. He added that Pakistan remains ready to work closely with Security Council members and the broader international community toward this shared objective.

Addressing the Council, UN Special Representative for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, acknowledged that implementing the political roadmap has been challenging. She noted that despite agreements between Libya’s House of Representatives and the High Council of State to reconstitute the High National Election Commission, progress has remained stalled.

Another major obstacle highlighted was the failure to amend the constitutional and legal framework necessary for elections. Ms. Tetteh referred to public demonstrations in several Libyan cities calling for presidential elections, reflecting growing public frustration with political deadlock.

She warned that Libya’s political process should not be held hostage by the inaction of key stakeholders. If agreed milestones are not achieved, she indicated that UNSMIL may seek alternative mechanisms with the support of the Security Council.

Pakistan’s position aligns with broader international calls for renewed urgency, public inclusion, and political compromise, as Libya continues its difficult journey toward national reconciliation.