Morocco reaffirms unwavering support for Libya’s political process in AU address
Morocco has once again voiced its firm commitment to a political resolution of the Libyan crisis, this time during a session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC).
Speaking at the PSC meeting focused on Libya, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, reiterated the kingdom’s backing for national reconciliation efforts and inter-Libyan dialogue initiatives. His remarks underscored the goal of consolidating progress and building consensus among Libyan stakeholders.
Arrouchi emphasised that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on 17 December 2015 as part of a UN-sponsored reconciliation process, remains a credible foundation for a lasting political solution to the Libyan crisis. He called for preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as prerequisites for durable stability.
The Moroccan envoy also expressed the kingdom’s appreciation, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, for the African Union’s ongoing and steadfast efforts to promote peace, security, and stability across the continent—especially initiatives aimed at fostering a political resolution to the Libyan situation.
Arrouchi highlighted the meetings held in Tripoli and Zintan that led to the signing of an agreement on 7 January 2026 in the Libyan capital between representatives of the Government of National Unity and the eastern-based government.
He further underscored Morocco’s consistent role in supporting the Libyan political process, particularly its efforts to bridge differences among Libyan factions that place their trust in the kingdom’s mediation. These actions, he noted, are grounded in respect for international legality, the principles of the Skhirat Agreement, and the Bouznika understandings, all aimed at fostering a Libyan-led solution acceptable to all parties. Morocco reiterates the need to continue pursuing a political settlement and to move away from military options.
