Libya’s outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Government of National Accord (GNA), Mohamed Siala handed over his duties to the new Foreign Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Najla Al-Mangoush.
Al-Mangoush, accompanied by Siala held a meeting after the completion of the reception ceremony, in the presence of directors of departments in the ministry.
It is noteworthy that Al-Mangoush is the first woman to hold the position of Foreign Minister in Libya.
On Tuesday, a handover ceremony took place between the Head of the newly-elected Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Mnifi and Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Al-Sarraj.
The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba and members of the GNA’s Presidential Council Ahmed Maiteeq, Ahmed Hamza, Mohamed Ammari Zayed, and Abdel-Salam Kagman.
At the beginning of his speech, Al-Mnifi thanked and praised Al-Sarraj for the work undertaken during his tenure, despite the numerous difficulties he faced.
Al-Mnifi stated that “today is a historic day for Libyans to consolidate the principles of a peaceful transfer of power.” He stressed the Council’s endeavour to unify state institutions and establish a comprehensive national reconciliation program.