Morocco renews commitment to Libya’s political resolution

Morocco once again expressed its steadfast commitment to a political resolution for Libya during a Tuesday session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC).

Speaking at the PSC meeting on Libya, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, reaffirmed the kingdom’s full backing for national reconciliation efforts and inter-Libyan dialogue initiatives. He stressed the need to consolidate progress and build consensus among Libya’s various factions.

Arrouchi highlighted that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on December 17, 2015, as part of a UN-facilitated reconciliation process, remains a credible framework for a lasting political solution to the Libyan crisis. He called for preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as essential prerequisites for sustainable stability.

The diplomat also expressed Morocco’s appreciation, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, for the African Union’s unwavering efforts to promote peace, security, and stability across the continent—particularly its initiatives aimed at fostering a political resolution to Libya’s challenges.

Arrouchi recalled recent meetings held in Tripoli and Zenten that led to a January 7, 2026 agreement in the Libyan capital between representatives of the Government of National Unity and the eastern-based government.

The ambassador emphasized Morocco’s consistent role in supporting Libya’s political process by bridging differences among Libyan parties, who trust the kingdom’s mediating efforts. These initiatives respect international legality, the Skhirat Agreement’s conclusions, and the Bouznika understandings, aiming for a Libyan-led solution acceptable to all sides. He underscored the need to continue pursuing a political settlement and to avoid military options.