President of the Presidential Council of Libya said his country has suffered for more than a decade from transitions and unjustified wars fuelled by interference aimed at weakening the State to control its natural resources and political and economic decisions  A strong stance is required to regain control the country prioritizes consensual solutions and dialogue to resolve them nationally have systematically obstructed the process leading to deep institutional and political divisions the freezing or outright cancellation of the country’s commitments to accords and Security Council resolutions fizzled  Recent attempts to tamper with the judiciary make it clear that Libya must shoulder its responsibilities to provide security to its citizens A comprehensive political solution that includes financial economic and security concerns in line with the national reconciliation track is the only way to render the country stable so that it may hold elections and for the people to enjoy self-determination  “We firmly believe that the Libyan people have the right to decide their destiny” he said which will be achieved when the country regains the control that “some parties are trying to prevent” the national reconciliation project sponsored by the Presidential Council has been delayed due to recent developments and obstruction he welcomed efforts from the African Union and called for national dialogue for reconciliation  All stakeholders must participate constructively to reach a peaceful settlement based on a Libyan solution  Recalling the huge human and structural losses of the city of Derna in the wake of Hurricane Daniel he said that the people’s efforts in recovery taught them that they can solve problems without foreign interference or support he said “the genocide and ethnic cleansing committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian and Lebanese people represents a heinous violation of international law” Libya joined South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice requiring Israel to follow international laws  Accountability for this “mass genocide” of the Palestinian people must be ensured Libya stresses the importance of an independent Palestinian State with Jerusalem as its capital in line with the right to self-determination Turning to migration and its potential for terrorism calling for concerted efforts to solve the problem in line with the protection of migrant’s rights  Though affected by the scourge of terrorism Libya succeeded in defeating Da’esh thanks to the sacrifice of its people the military and the help of the international community  “Combating terrorism is not a mere military confrontation  It is a multifaceted phenomenon that requires greater local and international efforts and a comprehensive approach that addresses its different dimensions,” he said the need for national mechanisms combating the scourge is clear he declared that “it is high time to close ranks and build bridges of unity  Let’s make our solidarity the cornerstone of our homeland,” as unity is the path to stability  Hailing the resilience of the Libyan people he noted that the country will not forget those who stood by them in times of hardship and will continue working to build a future worthy of the aspirations of its people Listen to and download the full statement in mp3 format UN PhotoPrevious sessionsAccess the statements from previous sessions Presidential Council Head Mohammed Menfi addresses state officials and diplomatic representatives during a ceremonial Iftar banquet in Tripoli outlining Libya’s path to electoral reform and national stabilityLibya’s Presidential Council Head has advocated for a transparent referendum as the most effective solution for resolving contentious electoral issues describing it as “the best and fastest way” to proceed toward elections Menfi outlined key priorities including maintaining stability unifying security forces under civilian control The high-profile event drew attendance from government officials Menfi highlighted the importance of coordination with the United Nations and allied nations in implementing Security Council resolutions He expressed expectations for the UN mission’s advisory committee to deliver fresh approaches to disputed electoral law provisions hoping they would avoid “outdated and unrealistic ideas.” Menfi concluded his address by emphasising Libya’s critical position at a crossroads urging all stakeholders to fulfil their responsibilities in guiding the nation toward stability He stressed that continued support from international partners remains vital for securing Libya’s future during this challenging period.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ For: Menfi calls for referendum to resolve election disputes Your suggestion have been successfully submitted There was an error while trying to send your request President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi (R) and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attend a press conference in Tripoli President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi emphasized the importance of Libya-Somalia cooperation during the press conference on Monday following talks with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 24 (Xinhua) -- President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi emphasized the importance of Libya-Somalia cooperation during a press conference on Monday following talks with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud The two countries signed several cooperation memoranda covering investment "We affirm our support for Somalia as well as Somalia's important role during this period and our cooperation in international forums and organizations," Menfi said He highlighted coordination opportunities through shared memberships in the Arab League noting Somalia's current position as a non-permanent UN Security Council member representing Africa alongside Algeria and Sierra Leone Menfi expressed hope for Somalia's support regarding Libya's territorial integrity and future parliamentary and presidential elections Mohamud underscored the historic relations between the two nations Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met with Mohamud to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues The two sides signed agreements including visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and a political consultation pact between their foreign ministries Additional agreements covered urban development partnerships between Tripoli and Mogadishu with plans to establish a joint high-level committee to review previous deals and discuss Libyan investments in Somalia according to a Libyan government statement on Facebook President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi (R) shakes hands with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during a press conference in Tripoli Mohamed al-Menfi defends dismissal of previous governor and says deal will bring back international accountability A deal backed by leaders on both sides of Libya’s political divide to appoint a new central bank governor has the potential “to resolve all the political issues” in the country Mohamed al-Menfi, the president of Libya’s Presidential Council who is largely aligned with the UN-recognised government in Tripoli, was accused of acting unilaterally and propelling the country into fresh turmoil when in August he dismissed the previous long-serving bank governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, who then fled into exile Kabir’s dismissal led to a shutdown of oil production and exports by forces in eastern Libya – rivals to the Tripoli government – who were furious at Menfi’s decision Libya’s deep political divisions have given the central bank the key role of distributing state revenues between the east and west In a rare interview with western reporters given at the UN in New York Menfi justified his decree by claiming Kabir had been managing the bank’s funds “without any form of accountability” and “had exploited the state of division” in the country “It was an abnormal and unsustainable situation,” he said He said he had also issued his decree “to spare the capital from a certain war that would directly target the Central Bank after the failure of months of negotiations between the dismissed governor and the parliament” He claimed Kabir had lost the support of the armed forces in Tripoli “I tried to convince Kabir to share financial decisions in the country with others through the supreme financial committee People were complaining they were not getting paid,” he said Kabir has said he and other senior bank staff were forced to leave the country to “protect our lives” from potential attacks by armed militia and described the attempts to remove him as illegal The deal to appoint a new governor and a deputy brokered by the UN mission in Libya has to be ratified by the country’s two key representative bodies the High Council of State in the west and House of Representatives in the east Naji Issa is to be appointed interim governor while Marai al-Barassi continues as deputy intended to be experts but reflecting the geographical interests in the country will be nominated within two weeks to a month Menfi said the three main purposes of the deal were to ensure good governance; for there to be accountability and transparency; and to enable a financial committee to distribute money equally inside the country “The agreement that has now been reached regarding a governor and a deputy has happened because of the pressure we exerted to create a transparent administration and an integrated board of directors,” he said “We have to put the money away from politicians and for it to be run by a financial committee.” It is not clear how long the interim deal will stick but first indications are that it will be enough for eastern forces who played a role in agreeing the new board and may now be minded to end the shutdown on oil production and exports had fallen from 1.2m barrels a day to about 350,000 Menfi’s critics say the dismissal was not purely about accountability but the west’s loss of trust in how Kabir was distributing revenues He denied the interim bank leadership he had installed had been unable to operate due to loss of access to the international banking system But prices did rise as the value of the dinar fell He said as a result of the deal “international accountability should return by reinstatement of the international auditor that was unilaterally suspended by the previous and without the approval of any other institutions” Kabir has accused the government of not implementing reforms and spending money irresponsibly He said the state had spent more than 420bn dinars since 2021 most of which was on consumer spending and not on development investments Menfi said the agreement might open the path to tackling corruption in the country including the smuggling of heavily subsidised fuel was turning into “a real obstacle “to any economic development” adding: “There are ideas to replace it gradually with direct cash support that will stimulate investments and create a private sector in the field of oil housing and transportation.” He also backed simultaneous national parliamentary and presidential elections – long promised by all Libyan politicians – to end the existence of two competing legislative councils He said the difficulty with presidential elections was that people were fearful of being excluded if someone else was elected “We tried to go for parliamentary elections on its own and it did not work,” he said He said the long-term economic prospects for Libya were bright and the country could diversify away from its dependency on oil تلقى وزير الدولة، وزير الخارجية الجزائري أحمد عطاف، ظهيرة اليوم الثلاثاء، اتصالا هاتفيا من نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الشؤون الخارجية لجمهورية باكستان الإسلامية، محمد إسحاق دار حسب ما أفاد به بيان للخارجية الجزائرية وجاء في البيان: “وبهذه المناسبة، أكد الطرفان على الإرادة السياسية القوية التي تحدو قيادتي البلدين في تطوير العلاقات الجزائرية- الباكستانية والارتقاء بها إلى أسمى المراتب المتاحة” وأضاف المصدر ذاته: “كما تطرق الوزيران إلى مستجدات الأوضاع في شبه الجزيرة الهندية، حيث جدد الوزير… ممثلا للرئيس الجزائري، عبد المجيد تبون، والرئيس الحالي لمنتدى دول وحكومات الآلية الإفريقية للتقييم من… حثت قوة الأمم المتحدة المؤقتة في جنوب لبنان (اليونيفيل)، اليوم الثلاثاء، الكيان الصهيوني على “الانسحاب الكامل” من الأراضي اللبنانية، مؤكدة أن استمرار… ارتفعت أسعار الذهب بأكثر من اثنين بالمئة، أمس الاثنين، مدعومة بتراجع الدولار وزيادة الطلب على أصول الملاذ الآمن، وسط ترقب… ترأّس الرئيس الجزائري، عبد المجيد تبون، اليوم الاثنين، رفقة سلطان عُمان، هيثم بن طارق، مراسم التوقيع على مذكّرات تفاهم بين… سجلت شركات السيارات اليابانية نموا قويا في مبيعاتها بالولايات المتحدة، خلال شهر أبريل الماضي، بزيادة قدرها 11.8 بالمائة عن العام السابق، حسبما أظهرته، السبت، بيانات لقطاع صناعة السيارات ووفقا للبيانات، بلغت مبيعات شركتي “تويوتا موتور”… بصم النجم الجزائري رياض محرز على موسم استثنائي رفقة نادي الأهلي السعودي في بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا للنخبة 2024 – 2025، ليؤكد… Menfi signals support for UN Libya bodyPresidential Council Head Mohammed Menfi has endorsed the formation of a United Nations advisory committee whilst emphasising the need for its independence and balanced representation Menfi highlighted the Presidential Council’s ongoing coordination with UN institutions and reiterated support for a public referendum on disputed points in the election laws drafted by the “6+6” Committee The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) unveiled the initiative on 12 January as part of a broader six-point plan to advance the country towards elections The proposed committee will comprise up to 30 members with women making up at least 30 per cent of its composition “The advisory committee must remain free from external pressures to effectively fulfil its mandate,” Menfi said urging Libyan institutions to seriously consider the UN advisers’ recommendations will focus on resolving disputes in the 6+6 laws and developing an election roadmap The mission emphasised that the body will not replace existing legislative institutions The initiative is part of a comprehensive approach that includes government unification For: Menfi welcomes new UN Libya committee the Head of Libya’s Presidential CouncilMohammed Menfi the Head of Libya’s Presidential Council has formally requested that the House of Representatives and the Central Bank of Libya comply with court rulings and abolish the fee imposed on foreign currency transactions In separate communications to both institutions Menfi highlighted the importance of establishing a budget or collaborative financial arrangements to address concerns about escalating spending He further emphasised that the Libyan population should not be subjected to the negative economic consequences of inflation particularly the erosion of their salaries and savings For: Menfi takes stand against dollar exchange tax This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page New Libyan Central Bank Governor Takes OfficeLibya’s Presidential Council Chairman met with the newly appointed Central Bank Governor Al-Menfi emphasised the importance of the Central Bank Governor maintaining a strictly technical role and adhering to the State Financial Law (12/1) for spending allocations until a unified budget is approved The Chairman also stressed the importance of respecting the legal authority of the existing Central Bank Board of Directors the Governor assigned by the Presidential Council for his leadership during a challenging period particularly for implementing court rulings and public demands to eliminate the foreign currency tax which also included the Minister of Transport who heads the Central Bank handover committee preceded the official handover ceremony for the new Governor and his deputy at the bank’s headquarters in Tripoli For: Al-Menfi to New CBL Governor: Focus on Technocratic Role