Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler on Today’s Session of the House of Representatives

25 January 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, welcomes the endorsement in principle of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) by the House of Representatives.

"I take note of the reservation of the House of Representatives on article (8) and remind all parties that any amendment to the LPA must be in line with the mechanism of the Libyan Political Agreement." SRSG Kobler said. "We will continue consultations with all parties to find consensual solution to all outstanding issues," He added

The Special Representative also takes note of House of Representatives' decision to refer back the list of the cabinet to the Presidency Council. He urges both the Presidency Council and the HoR to take the necessary decisions as soon as possible.