The First Deputy Speaker of the General National Congress of Libya, Ezeddin Al-Awamy on Friday reiterated Libya's support to the African Union (AU).

The official made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, according to a statement from AU on Saturday.

The Libyan First Deputy Speaker said his visit was fundamentally to reiterate his country's keen interest in abandoning the divisive policy of the past regime and strengthening the relationship with all other countries in the region on a new basis.

He in particular, requested AU's support during the ongoing transition.

The Libyan First Deputy Speaker said Libya upholds AU as a critical body with the enormous responsibility of facilitating and implementing the ambitious agenda of the Union.

Libya will continue to work hand in glove with other Member States and to support the activities of the AU Commission, said the official.

Acknowledging the critical role of Libya, Dlamini-Zuma thanked Libya's contribution to the Union, not only as one of the five major contributing countries, but also its active participation in the Permanent Representative Council, the Executive Council and in the Assembly.

She expressed hope in seeing Libya overcoming the current challenges during this transition, and moving forward to rebuilding and strengthening the institutions in the country.