He upheld his commitment to the Libyan Political Agreement, and as “the supreme political authority” will lead efforts to prepare for a peaceful and democratic transfer of power through presidential and parliamentary elections. Role of the UNMr. Al-Minfi noted positively the UN’s involvement in Libya and envisioned an active role through the country’s new leadership. The President also called for restoring economic momentum and reducing the “power of corruption”. Managing oilTurning to the economy, Mr. Al-Manafi maintained that the Libyan Presidential Council supports every effort to resume oil and gas production throughout all regions of the country. The President expressed his hope that this may alleviate the severity of the economic situation and the ongoing struggle over the executive authority, while also providing a more stable environment for a democratic transformation.

Source: Libya Today September 22, 2022 08:26 UTC