The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya, and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ján Kubiš welcomed the official swearing-in of Libya’s newly confirmed government of national unity in Tobruk before the Libyan parliament. Kubiš praised Libya’s reunified parliament for its leadership and work to confirm the Libyan government, thanking its members for coming together in unity to perform their constitutional responsibility for the benefit of their people and their country. The UN envoy commended former President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Mr Fayez Serraj for his leadership, statesmanship, and his keenness to ensure a smooth and rapid transition of power. Former Prime Minister Serraj and outgoing members of Libya’s previous government are expected to attend today’s official concession ceremony in which they hand over their responsibilities to the new Libyan authority. Unlike the previous Government of National Accord, Libya’s new government enjoys local and international endorsement and support to perform their duties and responsibilities without obstruction.

Source: Libya Today March 16, 2021 11:03 UTC