Berlin: Germany will host the Berlin III conference on Libya, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, June 19-20, with the objective of restoring political momentum and overcoming the current deadlock in resolving the Libyan crisis. The conference will convene nations involved in Libyan affairs, including the United States, Turkey, France, Britain, Italy, Germany, China, Russia, and the Congo, along with Arab nations such as Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, and Tunisia. Additionally, prominent regional and international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and the Arab League, will participate, as well as key Libyan parties such as the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and the Government of National Unity.
According to Libyan News Agency, a Libyan journalist residing in Germany mentioned that the conference's official agenda and level of representation have not yet been announced. The conference is expected to review previous decisions and international reports on Libya, focusing on critical issues such as Libya's security situation, the presence of foreign military forces, the withdrawal of mercenaries, unification of institutions, outcomes from the United Nations Mission in Libya's Advisory Committee, and pathways to establish a constitution and elections.
The source further explained that Berlin III aims to forge unified political visions and reach an international consensus on addressing the Libyan crisis. The conference seeks to harmonize the perspectives of Libyan parties, paving the way for a comprehensive political process that could lead to national reunification, stability, and the organization of parliamentary and presidential elections to establish legitimate governance in Libya.
The source also highlighted, in a statement to WAL, the potential impact of the current global situation, including the Iran-Israel conflict, which might influence the level of representation from various countries at the conference, likely limiting participation to ambassadors or senior officials in foreign ministries.