The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Younis A. Menfi, President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya.   

The Secretary-General and the President of the Presidency Council discussed the latest developments in Libya. The Secretary-General welcomed the steps taken to advance the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned dialogue tracks and stressed the importance of holding the elections as scheduled on 24 December 2021.   

The Secretary-General and the President of the Presidency Council also emphasized the importance of ensuring the departure of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya and the regional stability of neighbouring countries and the Sahel.    

New York, 24 September 2021