German Ambassador Michael Ohnmacht concluded his tenure in Libya, bidding farewell in a special ceremony hosted by his country’s embassy to appreciate his efforts in enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations over three years.
During his tenure in Libya, Ohnmacht played a pivotal role in supporting stability and cooperation between Germany and Libya, leaving a legacy of accomplishments in various political, economic, and cultural fields.
In his farewell speech, Ohnmacht expressed gratitude to the Libyan people and government for their fruitful cooperation, reaffirming Germany’s continued support for Libya on its path towards building a better future.
Ohnmacht was honoured with a traditional Libyan outfit and a plaque as a token of appreciation for his dedication and service in fostering relations between the two countries.
Ohnmacht reiterated his country’s readiness to provide technical and advisory support to Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC). This is aimed at enhancing the commission’s readiness to conduct the upcoming elections.
During his meeting with the Chairman of the HNEC, Emad Al-Sayah, Ohnmacht expressed Germany’s appreciation for the commission’s efforts to hold elections according to the highest international standards.
According to a statement by the commission, the German ambassador’s visit is part of the international community’s support for the democratic process in Libya and to assess the readiness of the commission to conduct municipal council elections planned for 2024.
In December, Ohnmacht conveyed a message of hope and urgency for Libya to proceed with its long-awaited legislative and presidential elections in the coming year.
This sentiment was expressed in a recorded message shared by the German Embassy, in which Ambassador Ohnmacht underscored the significance of these elections for establishing lasting stability and peace in Libya.
Ambassador Ohnmacht’s statement, coinciding with the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, highlighted a missed opportunity from two years prior when the country could have held these pivotal elections as originally scheduled for December 2021.
