The imminent return of diplomatic missions to Libya after a long period of instability is a positive sign regarding the country’s reform, with Germany being the latest country to announce its embassy’s reopening in the capital soon.
Libya, which has been suffering since the 2011 ouster of late president Muammar Gaddafi, seems to start its first political steps towards political stability, according to official statements that announced the return of Germany, Britain, France , Netherlands and other diplomatic missions .
On Saturday, German ambassador to Libya Oliver Owcza announced that Germany has started taking the necessary steps to return to Libya’s capital Tripoli in the coming period.
The potential return of the German embassy to Libya comes in line with the recent state measures to improve the security situations in the capital, sending messages to embassies and foreign companies to return to Libya.
Most of the foreign companies and embassies in Libya have left the country after the outbreak of armed fighting in the capital Tripoli between rival militias. The German embassy in Libya is temporarily operating from neighboring Tunisia.
Earlier this month, Owcza met with the head of the High Council of State, Khalid Al-Mishri, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan arena.
A brief statement published by the Information Office of the council said that the meeting dealt with several files, most notably the security situation and the recent events in the capital.
The statement added they discussed the political aspect of amending the constitution, the composition of the Presidency Council, in addition to economic reforms, the humanitarian situation, and providing aid to displaced citizens.
The German Foreign Ministry said previously that its vision to achieve stability in Libya depends on supporting the UN special envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame, with the aim to push the political process forward.
Germany also underlined that it is working with all international sides, including Russia, to provide the required support for the UN envoy.
Leaders of Libya’s warring political factions, including General Commander Khalida Haftar and Chairman of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Faiez Sarraj set a path to elections later this year at a meeting in Paris on May 29.
Libya, however, remains the main route for waves of undocumented migrants bound for Europe via the Mediterranean. Islamic State and other extremist groups that target Europe are still active in areas that are not strongly secured by regular forces.
