Participants in the negotiations in Geneva agreed on a mechanism to elect a new government, the formation of which has been the subject of a quarrel between the main factions of a major oil producing country.

United Nations envoy in Libya, Stephanie Williams, said the deal represents the “best possible agreement” on the issue and could elect a transitional government “in several weeks”.

However, she also warned that there would still be “people hindering peace efforts”.

Years of chaos and post-war negotiations are part of a larger peace process, including military ceasefire and economic avenues.

Since 2014, Libya has been shared between rival factions in Tripoli in the west and Benghazi in the east.

The internationally recognized Tripoli National Accord Government (GNA) is backed by Turkey, while the former Khalifa Haftar-based Libyan National Army (LNA) is supported by the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Egypt.

However, both sides sometimes represent unstable coalitions of various political, regional and armed groups.

The latest push for peace began in June after the cancellation of the 14-month LNA attack on Tripoli. A cease-fire was agreed in Geneva in October.

In November, the United Nations invited 75 Libyans to join a political dialogue in Tunis, which was scheduled for presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 December this year and agreed on the need for a new transitional government. Integrated.

The transitional government will be responsible for preparing for elections, tackling corruption and restoring public services in Libya, Williams said.

However, the November meeting in Tunis was halted when delegates began discussing the makeup of the new government. Saturday’s deal was done by a small committee made up of participants.

75 negotiating members will vote on the mechanism agreed by the Geneva Committee next week.