They will act as a stabilising force to assist the U.N. in allowing the transition to a new government.

CNN: UK troops ready for Afghan role

To date, the administration has resisted a prominent U.N. role in the political transition, although it has not flatly ruled out such cooperation.

CNN: U.S. seeking U.N. support, help on Iraq

Administration sources said the goal is to win a strong statement from Annan backing the political transition plan and a commitment to send a U.N. team to Iraq to assist with the effort.

CNN: Bremer: U.N. has 'vital role' to play in Iraq

So these meetings tomorrow will be about marking that achievement, about receiving the TNC's plans for an inclusive transition in Libya, and also about underscoring the critical role that the U.N. is going to play as a body that can help provide expertise on the ground in Tripoli and other places as Libya moves into a post-Qaddafi government.

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