Pakistan backs Libya’s sovereignty, urges Libyan-led peace process at UNSC

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 delivered at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the UN 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 cautioning that significant challenges remain, particularly in achieving consensus on electoral arrangements.

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN,
At the UN Security Council Briefing on UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
(22 April 2026)
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Emphasising 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 divides.

On security, Pakistan welcomed what it described as “relative calm” in and around Tripoli, urging continued engagement between Libyan stakeholders to advance security sector reform and unify military institutions across the country.

Highlighting progress in the judicial and economic tracks, the envoy noted efforts by Libyan legal institutions to preserve judicial unity, as well as a recent agreement on a unified spending framework, which he said could support long-term economic stability.

On sanctions, Ahmad stressed their intended purpose, saying: “Sanctions measures, particularly the asset freeze, are not punitive. Their primary purpose is to safeguard Libya’s resources for the benefit of its people at a later stage.”

Pakistan reiterated its commitment to working with international partners to support “a stable, secure, and united Libya.”