The Libyan Parliament-designated Prime Minister, Fathi Bashagha and his deputy, Ali Al-Qatrani discussed the launching of the “Development of a Nation” project.
The meeting was held on Sunday at Bashagha’s Office in Sirte. The two officials discussed several issues related to the government’s action plan for this year.
They also discussed the government’s communication with eastern municipalities to list their stalled projects, and refer the issues to the Ministry of Local Government.
In April, Bashagha announced the “Development of a Nation” project. He said his government will allocate 1.5 billion Libyan dinars for the national project.
“Despite the difficulties and limited capabilities, my government seeks to maintain stability and serve the citizen,” Bashagha said.
He has also allocated 100 million Libyan dinars to provide medicine for patients with tumours, kidney issues, and a number of chronic diseases.
Moreover, Bashagha hailed the role of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), and the recent bilateral visits aimed at unifying military institutions. He also said he will meet his rival PM, Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba, only if he cedes power.
Parliament Speaker, Ageela Saleh met with Al-Qatrani last month and stressed the need to liquidate the sums required for the government to implement its programs. During the meeting, they also discussed ways to solve problems facing the support of the government sector and Ministries, in addition to supporting the distribution of fodder.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations, each backed by rogue militias and foreign governments.
The current stalemate grew out of the failure to hold elections in December 2021, and the refusal of Prime Minister Dbaiba, who is leading the transitional government, to step down. In response, the country’s eastern-based Parliament appointed Bashagha, who has sought to install his government in Tripoli for months.
