The Libyan Parliament-designated Prime Minister, Fathi Bashagha said that his government is “committed to implementing a comprehensive reform program that raises the efficiency of institutions, achieves security, the rule of law, combats financial and administrative corruption, and rebuilds affected areas.”
In a recorded speech on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the February 17 revolution, Bashagha indicated that his government is “working with a group of experts and academics to establish the building blocks of our economic identity, achieve justice in the distribution of wealth, provide the necessary services in all municipalities, and improve the quality of life for citizens.”
Bashagha drew attention to the principles of the February 17 revolution, especially the demand for “a just state in which equality prevails, with no injustice, marginalization, or tyranny. But unfortunately, it has deviated from the principles of February, and these deviations are justified and falsely marketed in the name of February.”
“Today, no one disagrees that Libya has become a faltering state, divided institutions, a marginalized and targeted army, divided police, permissive borders, and wealth that is plundered daily in broad daylight. Every day a new millionaire is made with illegal money, while every day a child, a woman, and an old man die from illness and poverty… the scales of justice have become inverted,” he added.
He noted that “doctors, engineers, and other qualified people have become unemployed, while the unqualified and criminals have become notables of our country. The country is in danger, and Libya is threatened by dangers and conspiracies, and we are contributing to the loss of Libya and its future.” He stressed the need for “everyone to be honest and sincere in their intention to unify state institutions and authorities, and to move forward towards reconstruction and ending the time of wars and dissent.”
Bashagha praised the Libyan Parliament and the High Council of State (HCS) agreement on the need for a constitutional basis to fulfil the hopes of the Libyan people, by holding elections. He also praised the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) for preserving the Berlin ceasefire agreement, the evacuation of foreign forces, and the unification of the army.
He stressed that hopes are pinned on achieving “pure national reconciliation, and ending the manifestations of weapons to reach the desired state soon, by harnessing all capabilities to hold Presidential and Parliamentary elections, which will fulfil the demands of the Libyan people, end division and renew legitimacy.”