The United States has congratulated the new leadership of Libya's House of Representatives, which was elected on Monday in the city of Benghazi. The new leadership is headed by Saleh Abdunabi, who was elected as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. The US Ambassador to Libya, or rather, the US Senior Advisor for African Affairs, Masood Pulus, expressed his congratulations to Abdunabi and his deputies, Tariq Al-Ashtar and Misha'an Duma.
In a statement on his social media account, Pulus said that the US looks forward to working with the new leadership of the House of Representatives and all Libyan parties and institutions to push the political process forward. This process aims to unify Libya's political, economic, and military institutions and pave the way for successful national elections. The US has been working closely with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and international partners to support the country's unification under Libyan leadership.
The new leadership of the House of Representatives was elected during a session held on Monday at the council's headquarters in Benghazi. Abdunabi was elected as the new Speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh. Tariq Al-Ashtar and Misha'an Duma were elected as his first and second deputies, respectively. Other council members also took on new roles, including Zaid Hadiya as secretary and Mohamed Tamer as deputy secretary.
The US congratulations come as Libya continues its efforts to stabilize its politics and move forward with national elections. The country has faced significant challenges in recent years, including divisions between rival governments and institutions. The US and international community have been working to support a peaceful and unified Libya, with the goal of holding successful national elections.
Pulus emphasized that Libyans have the opportunity to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. He noted that the US will continue to work with UNSMIL and international partners to support Libya's unification under Libyan leadership. This includes efforts to support a peaceful and inclusive political process, as well as economic and security reforms.
Not all Libyan parties have welcomed the new leadership of the House of Representatives. Some have raised concerns about the election process and the legitimacy of the new leadership. However, the US and international community have generally welcomed the elections as a step forward for Libya's political process.
The Libyan House of Representatives is one of the country's key institutions, and its leadership plays a significant role in shaping the country's politics and policies. The new leadership will face significant challenges as it works to unify Libya's institutions and move the country forward. The US and international community will be watching closely as Libya continues its efforts to stabilize and make progress.
Key points
- The US congratulated the new leadership of Libya's House of Representatives.
- The new leadership was elected on Monday in Benghazi.
- The US looks forward to working with the new leadership to support Libya's unification and national elections.
