The Secretary-General spoke separately with the President of the Presidency Council designate, Mr. Mohammad Younes Menfi, and the Prime Minister designate of the State of Libya, Mr. Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah. 
 
The Secretary-General congratulated Mr. Menfi and Mr. Dbeibah on their recent designation by members of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. The Secretary-General stressed the importance of ensuring that the new executive authority works towards the holding of national elections on 24 December 2021 and reiterated the United Nations full commitment to support their efforts in this regard.  
 
The Secretary-General and the President designate and Prime Minister designate agreed on the importance of implementing the Libyan Ceasefire Agreement, including the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya. The Secretary-General reiterated the readiness of the United Nations to support Libyan-led ceasefire monitoring mechanisms.
 
The Secretary-General underscored the importance of ensuring that the new government represents the interests of all Libyans and welcomed the commitment of the Prime Minister designate to include at least 30 per cent women in the new government. He reiterated the continued commitment of the United Nations to assist the new executive authority in its efforts to achieve national reconciliation, stabilize the country and unify its institutions.