29 April 2022

New York– The Security Council adopted unanimously today the resolution 2629 (2022) on three months renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Majority of the members of the Security Council welcomed the adoption of this resolution but requested in the future a long-term substantive mandate renewal of this SPM.

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania to the UN, Mr. Ferit Hoxha in the Explanation of Vote that followed the adoption of UNSCR 2629 (2022) commended the focus of the text on the implementation of the recommendations of UNSMIL Independent Strategic Review and the mediation efforts of the Special Advisor of the Secretary general Stephanie Williams in paving the way towards national elections through a sustainable Libyan-led political process under UN auspices.

In concluding, Ambassador Hoxha express regret for the inability of the Security Council to adopt a long-term substantive mandate renewal of UNSMIL.