Pakistan Calls for Respect of Libya’s Sovereignty, Emphasizes Libyan-Led Dialogue at UNSC

Author: Hadiya Zainab

Islamabad, April 23rd, 2026 (GGPI): Libya has been unstable since 2011, following Muammar Gaddafi’s death and two civil wars until the ceasefire in 2020. Ever since the government has been fragile, divided with weak institutions, military control, delayed elections and little to no democracy.

To calm down the ongoing crises of Libya, Pakistan reaffirms its strong support for Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, Pakistan emphasized that any solution to Libya’s political issues must be democratic in nature and without the interference of external powers.

Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that Pakistan regards Libya as a brotherly nation and remains firmly committed to supporting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity.

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Speaking on the matters of security, Pakistan welcomed the “relative calm” in Tripoli and urged continued engagement among Libyan stakeholders to advance reforms and unify military institutions.

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s envoy, underscored notable progress toward judicial unity and welcomed the agreement on a unified spending framework, describing both as important steps toward strengthening long-term economic stability in Libya.

On sanctions, he stressed that such measures are not punitive but are designed to safeguard Libya’s resources for the benefit of its people. Pakistan reaffirmed its firm support for a stable, secure, and united Libya.

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About the Author:

Hadiya Zainab is a BS International Relations student at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Rawalpindi, and a Research Fellow at Global Geopolitical Insight. Her research interests focus on defence studies, regional security, and contemporary geopolitical dynamics, with a particular emphasis on Asia.