LONDON: The UK on Friday reaffirmed its full support for the UN Support Mission in Libya as the Security Council renewed its mandate for another year.
Delivering the UK’s explanation for its vote, James Kariuki, London’s charge d’affaires to the UN, welcomed the resolution and thanked UNSC members for their constructive engagement during negotiations.
“The mandate plays an important role in supporting the Libyan people to achieve the peace, stability, and democratic governance they deserve,” Kariuki said, emphasizing that UNSMIL’s work reinforces a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process.
Kariuki highlighted the roadmap announced by UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh in August 2025, noting its three core pillars provide a clear framework for political progress.
He also called for the implementation of recommendations from UNSMIL’s Strategic Review to enhance the mission’s effectiveness.
