Italy, 10 other countries and three transnational organisations have reaffirmed their backing for Libya's National Oil Corporation as it seeks to end a more-than-six-month-old blockade and resume production, the United Nations mission to the war-ravaged country (UNSMIL) said in a statement on Tuesday.
A video-conference to reiterate full support for NOC co-hosted by UNSMIL acting chief Stefanie Williams and NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla was attended by representatives of Italy, the US, Egypt, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Britain as well as the European Union, the African Union and the League of Arab States, according to the statement.
"The working group welcomed Chairman Sanalla’s presentation on technical steps to restore NOC operations, prevent further degradation of critical infrastructure, ensure the safety of NOC personnel and facilities, and ensure that revenues are not misappropriated, in cooperation with UNSMIL," the statement said.
"Participants welcomed this positive vision and encouraged all Libyan parties to facilitate NOC operations. Allowing the NOC to resume its vital work, on the basis of transparency and a firm commitment to ensure no illicit use of revenues, will create the conditions for a common understanding among Libyans on an equitable distribution of oil and gas revenues," the statement continued.
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