Chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), Mustafa Sanalla, said they are considering the declaration of the state of force majeure within the next 72 hours unless production and shipping is resumed at the oil ports in the Gulf of Sirte. “We call on all parties to be wise, give priority to the interest of the country, allow oil to flow and not to be dragged behind calls for escalation, and we urge adherence to Libya’s sovereignty,” Sanalla stated. He added: “We are facing a recurring reality, there are closures in the Gulf of Sirte region, and there are those who are trying to demonize the oil sector in the capital Tripoli, but we will not stand idly by and we will address them in accordance with legal frameworks.”Sanalla said: “The government is responsible for the sovereignty of its institutions. No tolerance should be accepted with any individual, minister or anyone who politicizes the oil sector or uses it as a tool for any negotiations, bargaining or settlements. There must be absolute compliance with the law and international legitimacy and we do not accept compliance in one respect, while turning a blind eye to another.”In a related context, Sanalla said: “I am not a politician, but I can show you the right direction.

Source: Libya Today June 27, 2022 13:44 UTC