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🛒 تسوق الآنAl-Menfi and French Ambassador Vallat discuss Libya's political roadmap and military unification in Tripoli
Al-Menfi and French Ambassador Vallat discuss Libya's political roadmap and military unification in Tripoli
Presidential Council chief pushes tripartite initiative as France reaffirms support for Libyan-led dialogue
Tripoli — Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, met with French Ambassador to Libya Thierry Vallat in Tripoli on July 9, 2026, to discuss the latest political developments and accelerate the country's stalled transition toward stable governance.
The meeting, reported by the Libyan News Agency (LANA), centered on Al-Menfi's tripartite initiative — a framework designed to push Libyan political factions toward a sustainable national consensus that moves beyond temporary arrangements.
Tripartite initiative takes center stage
According to the Presidential Council's media office, Al-Menfi presented his vision for advancing the political process through direct Libyan dialogue. The initiative aims to produce a comprehensive national agreement that consolidates state institutions and puts an end to the cycle of transitional governments.
The French ambassador expressed his country's continued support for the Presidential Council's efforts, emphasizing France's commitment to a stable and unified Libya. Vallat reaffirmed Paris's backing for the UN-facilitated political process and stressed the importance of moving toward elections as the ultimate guarantor of legitimacy.
Military unification: A national imperative
A key item on the agenda was the unification of Libya's military institution. Al-Menfi briefed the ambassador on the challenges and progress of merging the country's fragmented armed forces under a single command structure — a longstanding prerequisite for lasting stability.
Analysts have long identified military unification as one of the most sensitive and critical hurdles facing Libya's transition. Without a unified military command accountable to civilian authority, efforts to hold national elections remain vulnerable to disruption by armed factions.
France's strategic role in Libya
France has maintained a consistent diplomatic presence in Libya through its embassy in Tripoli and its active role in international initiatives. Ambassador Vallat's meeting with Al-Menfi signals continued French engagement at a time when European powers are recalibrating their approach to North Africa.
Paris has historically backed the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity as legitimate interlocutors, while also maintaining channels with other Libyan stakeholders. The dual-track approach reflects France's broader strategy of supporting the UN-led process while protecting its security and economic interests in the region.
Path to comprehensive elections
The discussions also addressed the roadmap toward a comprehensive electoral process that guarantees the participation of all Libyans. Al-Menfi reiterated that elections remain the only viable path to ending Libya's protracted transitional period, which has persisted since the 2011 uprising.
Previous electoral attempts have stumbled over disagreements on constitutional frameworks, candidate eligibility, and security arrangements. The Presidential Council's current push seeks to build sufficient political consensus before setting a new election date, avoiding the pitfalls that derailed earlier efforts.
Diplomatic momentum builds
The meeting comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in Libya. Just days earlier, Al-Menfi met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Geneva to discuss the political process. The Presidential Council chief has also engaged with the Ghanaian president's envoy on investment, migration, and the resumption of the joint Libyan-Ghanaian committee.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, separately discussed political developments with international envoys, indicating a broad push across Libya's institutional spectrum to break the political impasse.
France's engagement through Ambassador Vallat reinforces the message that Libya's international partners remain invested in a negotiated settlement. The absence of a unified military command and the proliferation of armed groups continue however to pose serious challenges to any political timeline.
— Libya Press / Politics Desk
