“A Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability”
Pakistan’s permanent representative at the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, speaks at the UN Security Council’s briefing on the UN support mission in Libya. PHOTO: X
Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its support for Libya’s sovereignty and a Libyan-led political process as the only viable path to lasting peace and stability, according to a statement made at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Speaking at the UNSC, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said: “For Pakistan, Libya is a brotherly country and we remain steadfast in our support for its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.”
He welcomed recent political and security developments in Libya, while warning that significant challenges remain, particularly in reaching consensus on electoral arrangements.
Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations,
At the UN Security Council’s briefing on the UN support mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
(April 22, 2026)
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— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations (@PakistanUN_NY) 22 April 2026
Emphasizing Pakistan’s position on the political process, he stated: “A Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability.” He added that Pakistan supports ongoing UNSMIL efforts, including structured dialogue aimed at bridging institutional gaps.
On security, Pakistan welcomed what it described as “relative calm” in and around Tripoli, and called for continued engagement between Libyan stakeholders to advance security sector reform and unify military institutions across the country.
The envoy highlighted progress on the legal and economic tracks, noting efforts by Libyan legal institutions to preserve legal unity, as well as a recent agreement on a uniform spending framework, which he said could support long-term economic stability.
Regarding sanctions, Ahmad emphasized their intended purpose, saying: “Sanction measures, especially the asset freeze, are not punitive. Their primary purpose is to protect Libya’s resources for the benefit of its people at a later date.”
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to work with international partners to support “a stable, secure and united Libya.”
