Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini has been monitoring the evolving situation in Libya over the past few days with deep concern. On a day of intense clashes in Tripoli and other areas of the country, Mogherini remained in contact with Italian ambassador Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, who kept her constantly updated on developments.
“Libya is at a crossroads in the transition process: on the one had there is democracy, which could take root as a result of the upcoming parliamentary elections and the drafting of a new constitution, and a stable future thanks to the country’s immense natural resources; on the other, widespread and prolonged conflict is fuelling suffering, migration and violations of human rights”, Mogherini asserted.
“Every transition is necessarily lengthy and faces critical hurdles. Nevertheless, there are decisive moments in which it is essential to achieve consensus on what unites us”, she continued. “Before the situation spins completely out of control and Libya falls into irreversible conflict, the international community – from the European Union to the UN – must turn every possible diplomatic instrument toward the success of this transition, with the involvement of all parties”.
