UN envoy and Congo's AU representative discuss Libya reconciliation
The meeting took place at the start of Tetteh's official visit to Addis Ababa, as part of her consultations with AU regional partners ahead of the upcoming AU Peace and Security Council summit on Libya at the heads-of-state level.
According to a statement by the UN mission, the two diplomats exchanged views on the political and security situation in Libya, highlighting reconciliation as a key step toward peace and elections.
Tetteh stressed the need for regional and international coordination to prevent a return to conflict and to advance the political process.
For his part, Ambassador Owassa reaffirmed Congo's commitment to supporting reconciliation in Libya. Both sides agreed that the UN and AU must continue working in a united strategic approach to help Libyans achieve lasting peace and stability. Tags: Hanna Tetteh
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