Morocco has once again voiced its firm commitment to a political resolution for the crisis in Libya, this time during a session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC).
Speaking at the PSC meeting dedicated to Libya, Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s ambassador and 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. The goal, he emphasised, is to build on existing progress and foster consensus among Libya’s various factions.
Arrouchi stressed that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on 17 December 2015 as a result of the UN-sponsored reconciliation process, remains one of the most credible frameworks for a lasting political solution to the Libyan crisis. He called for preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity as essential prerequisites for durable stability.
The diplomat also expressed Morocco’s appreciation—under the leadership of King Mohammed VI—for the African Union’s consistent and sustained efforts to promote peace, security and stability across the continent, especially those aimed at achieving a political settlement in Libya.
Arrouchi recalled the meetings held in Tripoli and Zenten, which 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.
The ambassador further highlighted Morocco’s ongoing role in accompanying Libya’s political process, working to bring the viewpoints of the different Libyan parties closer together. He noted that these parties place their trust in the kingdom’s mediating role.
These efforts, he explained, are conducted in full respect for international legality, the conclusions of the Skhirat Agreement and the Bouznika understandings. The aim is to promote a Libyan-led solution that satisfies all sides. Morocco, he added, stresses the need to continue working toward a political resolution to the crisis while steering clear of military options.
