In a statement on his official account, General Saddam Khalifa Haftar expressed his support for the House of Representatives and its new leadership. The body is now led by Salehin Abdelnabi as president, with Tarek Al-Ashtar as first deputy and Musbah Douma as second deputy. Haftar wished them success in their duties, emphasizing the importance of building effective national institutions for a stable and unified Libya.
Haftar highlighted that the strength and regular function of national institutions are crucial to protecting Libya's unity and sovereignty. He welcomed the House of Representatives' decision to improve its working mechanisms, particularly the adoption of a parliamentary cycles system. This system includes electing a new leadership office at the start of each session, which Haftar believes will increase the effectiveness of the legislative authority.
The deputy commander praised the new leadership's potential to meet national responsibilities and support stability and development. He renewed the General Command's support for the House of Representatives and its new leaders, expressing hope that they succeed in their duties. Haftar also called on them to build on the trust of the majority of parliament members and strengthen the body's national role.
Haftar expressed deep appreciation to former House Speaker Aguila Saleh and his deputy Fawzi Al-Nuwairi for their years of service to the country. He commended their significant contributions to supporting the armed forces in its fight against terrorism and their roles in the military's development and unification.
The next phase requires everyone to prioritize the state and its institutions, overcome divisions, and anchor the principle of institutional rotation. Haftar stressed that this will help complete the unification of Libya's political, executive, and security institutions and increase their ability to fulfill national duties.
Haftar urged the Libyan people to maintain unity and rally behind every sincere national effort that advances the path towards stability, reconstruction, and development. He emphasized the need for a unified national military ready to protect Libya's sovereignty, security, and stability.
The goal is to move towards a strong state with effective, integrated national institutions, where national interests and the dignity of citizens are safeguarded. Haftar's statement reaffirms the General Command's commitment to supporting the House of Representatives and its new leadership.
Key points
- General Saddam Khalifa Haftar reaffirms support for House of Representatives under new leadership.
- Haftar emphasizes importance of building effective national institutions for a stable and unified Libya.
- The General Command welcomes the House of Representatives' decision to improve its working mechanisms.
