# Libyan Presidential Council head welcomes extension of UN mission mandate

https://mins.news/en/item/124882

- CGTN, 2026-11-01 14:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-01/Libyan-Presidential-Council-head-welcomes-UN-mission-mandate-extension-1RIxAJVYwow/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Mohamed Menfi and authorities in eastern Libya welcomed a UN Security Council resolution extending the UN Support Mission in Libya’s mandate by 12 months. Menfi said it reaffirmed Libya’s sovereignty, unity and political-process frameworks. Eastern authorities called for unified institutions and elections. Thirteen council members voted for the measure; Russia and Greece abstained.

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