The Prime Minister of the Libyan Government-designate, Osama Hammad, has stressed the need to restore Libya’s national decision-making authority and build a strong, sovereign state, as he marked the 74th anniversary of Libya’s independence.
In a national address, Hammad congratulated all Libyans on the historic occasion, describing independence as a pivotal moment in the country’s history that embodied the will of a generation committed to sovereignty and determined to build a state founded on justice, the rule of law and strong institutions. He said the anniversary should not be viewed as a symbolic historical event, but as a lasting obligation toward the sacrifices made by the founding fathers, who secured independence through their own free will and without external tutelage or foreign dictates.
Hammad recalled that Libya’s independence in 1951, achieved after a long struggle and recognized internationally, was not granted as a gift but earned through resistance and sacrifice. He said this legacy places a responsibility on today’s Libyans to continue building the state with the same spirit of national unity that guided the country’s founders.
He expressed regret that the United Nations mission, tasked with supporting stability in Libya for more than a decade, has failed to fulfil its mandate. Instead, he said, it has contributed to complicating the political landscape and prolonging the crisis, leading to the erosion of national sovereignty and reinforcing dependence on external agendas. Such developments, he stressed, stand in direct contradiction to the principles of independence for which Libyans paid a heavy price.
In the same context, Hammad called on the international community to conduct a serious and transparent review of its role in Libya. He warned that continued foreign interference and the imposition of political frameworks that do not emerge from genuine Libyan-Libyan consensus have only deepened divisions and instability. According to Hammad, these approaches have weakened prospects for building strong national institutions capable of protecting Libya’s sovereignty and enabling the country to determine its own future free from international pressure.
The prime minister reaffirmed that his government remains committed to advancing reconstruction and development, strengthening the rule of law and reinforcing national institutions in order to restore the state’s capacity to serve its citizens. He also emphasized that elections are an inherent right of the Libyan people, stressing that the government supports holding presidential and parliamentary elections and will provide all necessary resources to ensure their success. Such elections, he said, must be free and fair, genuinely reflecting the will of the people.
Concluding his address, Hammad said that building a modern Libyan state begins with respect for sovereignty, the achievement of national reconciliation and the unification of efforts. He expressed confidence that Libyans, guided by the same spirit of independence, are capable of overcoming challenges and shaping a better future for their country.
