Koury Calls for Unified Budget, Addressing Key Issues to Stabilize Libya

Stephanie Koury, Acting Head of the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), has called for unifying Libya's national budget, describing it as a vital step toward strengthening institutions and achieving stability.

Her remarks came during a visit to Sebha, where she expressed UNSMIL's readiness to support this process, while emphasizing that its success hinges on Libyan political will.

Koury also urged the swift scheduling of presidential and parliamentary elections, underlining the importance of creating conducive conditions for their success. She highlighted unresolved issues since 2011—such as state structure, national identity, and resource distribution mechanisms—that need to be addressed to ensure sustainable stability.

Her visit to Sebha follows a recent trip by US Special Envoy Richard Norland and his delegation to the city.