Libyan Parliament & State Council To Form New Government

On Monday, the Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Ageela Saleh, announced that they are working with the High State Council (HCS) to form a new interim government.

This transitional government is poised to oversee affairs, until electoral milestones are achieved in the shortest possible timeframe.

In his address at the Parliament session today in Benghazi, attended by his Egyptian counterpart, Hanafi Jebali, Saleh underscored that the Libyan crisis solution would be intrinsically Libyan.

He went on to confirm that the Parliament issued the 13th Constitutional Amendment, through which the 6+6 Joint Committee, was formed. The principal task of this committee is to propose a legislative framework for both Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

Saleh lauded the work of the Committee, aimed at bridging viewpoints to facilitate the realization of Presidential and Parliamentary elections. He also conveyed his hopes for the “continued dialogues among the committee members that lead to enhanced security and lasting stability among Libyans.”

Finally, Saleh acknowledged Egypt’s “significant contribution to the Libyan issue, and the long-standing historical ties that exist between the two countries.” He expressed gratitude for Egypt’s “crucial role in the Libyan issue, paying homage to the age-old historical relationships uniting the two nations.”

Last week, Saleh clarified that his trip to Morocco was “strictly to respond to an invitation aimed at garnering political support for the Committee’s agreement.”

He revealed that “so far, no official legislation from the 6+6 Joint Committee – which is responsible for overseeing the election’s regulatory aspects – has been received for consideration.”

The Speaker asserted that “the Parliament has met its responsibilities concerning the electoral mandate. It has issued the constitutional base, and the 13th Constitutional Amendment established the 6+6 Joint Committee, and previously enacted the laws for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.”

These comments underscore the ongoing challenges and potential obstacles in the way of Libya’s electoral process, highlighting the need for transparent and effective laws to ensure a smooth and timely political transition.