The United States ambassador to Libya on Friday paid a visit to Turkey for talks with top Turkish officials on boosting U.S. support for Libya’s general elections set for this December.
Richard Norland’s visit to the Turkish capital Ankara was set to focus on the constitutional basis and legislative background, critical elements for Libya’s Dec. 24 presidential and parliamentary elections, the U.S. Embassy to Libya said in a statement.
It underlined that the U.S. supports the Libyan public’s right to elect their leaders without external pressure and through a transparent, democratic process.
It called on political figures to exercise their influence for the benefit of Libyan citizens during the critical period.
The envoy’s visit comes after Libyan delegates failed to reach an agreement for December elections.
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