Iraq and Libya are collaborating to exchange election management experiences, focusing on enhancing electoral staff efficiency. The Iraqi Embassy’s Chargé d’Affairs discussed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan National High Commission. Both nations emphasized the importance of international partnerships in advancing their democratic processes.
The Chargé d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy in Tripoli, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, engaged in a dialogue with Imad Al-Sayeh, the head of the National High Commission for the Libyan Elections, regarding the exchange of election management expertise. Their discussion focused on enhancing the capabilities of electoral personnel and establishing a framework for cooperation between Iraq and Libya.
Al-Sahaf highlighted the potential signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, aimed at bolstering collaboration in organizing and managing electoral processes. Both parties emphasized the significance of exchanging visits to promote democratic experiences in their respective nations.
Expressing Iraq’s commitment to supporting Libya’s electoral efforts, Al-Sahaf praised the Libyan Commission’s role in advancing democratic governance. He noted Iraq’s extensive experience in conducting elections, adhering to principles of integrity and transparency, and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve election management mechanisms.
Al-Sayeh articulated the necessity of forming robust international partnerships to refine the electoral framework. He underscored the value of learning from successful practices to ensure fairness and transparency in forthcoming elections, stressing the continuous cooperation between the two electoral bodies to support free and fair electoral processes.
This dialogue highlights the proactive steps being taken by Iraq and Libya to enhance their electoral systems through shared experiences and expertise. The potential memorandum of understanding signifies a strategic partnership aimed at fostering democracy, ensuring that both nations can benefit from mutual learnings to enhance the integrity and transparency of their electoral processes.
Original Source: ina.iq
