On Wednesday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar inaugurated the 15 October Military Hospital in Benghazi.
The opening of the hospital was attended by a number of personalities and military leaders. A statement by the LNA media office added that the hospital was equipped with the latest medical devices and equipment.
Haftar praised the efforts made to equip the hospital according to international standards.
Last month, Haftar received the UN Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily in Benghazi. The two sides discussed the political, security, and social situation in Libya. “We agreed that it is imperative that all parties engage constructively, and without delay, to establish a constitutional framework to facilitate free, fair, and transparent elections in 2023,” Bathily said.
Bathily encouraged Haftar to continue support for the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC). As well as commending his commitment to back the implementation of the action plan for the withdrawal of all foreign forces, and mercenaries.
“This will contribute to sustainable peace and stability in Libya,” Bathily explained
The two agreed on the critical need to unify state institutions, including the military. As well as ensure national resources are managed transparently, for the benefit of all Libyans.
Haftar also received the Libyan Parliament-designated Prime Minister, Fathi Bashaga in February. The two sides discussed the ongoing political process, and the Libyan government’s efforts to resolve the political crisis in the country. It was the first meeting between the two since the Parliament appointed Bashagha on 10 February 2022.
On 10 February 2022, the Libyan Parliament announced the unanimous appointment of Fathi Bashagha as the new Prime Minister. But Abdul-Hamid Dbaiba warned that the appointment of a new interim government could lead to war and chaos in the country. He renewed his pledge to only hand power over to an elected government.