Morocco reaffirms Skhirat agreement as basis for Libya’s political settlement at AU council
Before the Peace and Security Council, ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi highlighted the kingdom’s mediation efforts, from the Bouznika meetings to the more recent talks between representatives from Tripoli and eastern Libya.
Morocco reiterated its commitment to a political resolution of the Libyan crisis on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, during a session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC).
Speaking at a meeting focused on the situation in Libya, Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, restated the kingdom’s backing for national reconciliation initiatives and dialogue efforts among the various Libyan factions.
Arrouchi noted that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on 17 December 2015 under the auspices of the United Nations, remains a key reference framework for achieving a lasting solution to the crisis. He also stressed the importance of preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The ambassador further expressed Morocco’s appreciation for the African Union’s endeavours to foster peace, security, and stability on the continent, particularly those aimed at advancing a political settlement in Libya.
He recalled the meetings held in Tripoli and Zenten, which culminated in an agreement signed on 7 January 2026 in the Libyan capital between representatives of the Government of National Unity and the government based in eastern Libya.
Arrouchi also highlighted Morocco’s role in supporting the political process in Libya through its bridge-building efforts among the different Libyan parties.
According to him, these steps are taken in line with international legality, the conclusions of the Skhirat Agreement, and the understandings reached in Bouznika. In this regard, the kingdom reaffirmed the need to continue working towards a political settlement of the crisis, steering clear of military options.
