UN, EU back Tekala’s presidency win

The European Union Mission has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the High Council of State and the election of Mohamed Tekala, noting the recognition of the outcome by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

In a statement, the EU Mission echoed UNSMIL’s call for constructive engagement to strengthen internal consensus and enable the Council to perform its role within the institutional framework, with the aim of overcoming the political deadlock.

The Mission reiterated its strong support for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s aspirations for peace, unity, and good governance.

UNSMIL also congratulated the newly elected Presidential Office of the High Council of State following its election by 95 members, stating that the vote took place in what it described as a normal and transparent environment.

The Mission noted that the presence of two-thirds of the Council’s members at the voting session reflects a high degree of consensus among them.

Mohamed Tekala was elected President of the Council after receiving 59 votes during a session attended by 95 members, according to the session chair.

The remaining votes were distributed as follows: Abdullah Jouan received 14 votes, Ali Al-Suwaih 13 votes, Naji Mukhtar 8 votes, and Suleiman Zubi received 1 vote.