A dispute between Dabaiba and the American ambassador regarding the role of the executive authority

Middle East: Khaled Mahmoud
The “parallel” Libyan stability government accused the interim national “unity” government, headed by Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, of “responsibility for the deterioration of the economic conditions in the country,” and held it “responsible for the deterioration of the situation through its wrong practices.” It also called on the accounting and judicial authorities to investigate. Meanwhile, Dabaiba ignored an official American request to form a “new caretaker government.”

Two separate statements by Al-Dabaiba and the US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, following their meeting, on Tuesday evening, in the capital, Tripoli, revealed differences in views regarding Norland’s assertion that the meeting, which was attended by the Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy, ​​Jeremy Brent, discussed the importance of the participation of all… Libyan actors in the political process sponsored by the United Nations mission constructively remove the remaining obstacles to the elections, including the formation of a caretaker government.

Norland renewed the United States’ support for Libyan efforts aimed at unifying security institutions, preserving Libya’s sovereignty, and reaching a national consensus on transparent and sustainable economic and budget policies, pointing out that the meeting with Dabaiba comes “at a time when Libyan leaders face the necessity of dealing with serious issues related to the budget.” And financial matters.”

Norland also expressed in his meeting, today, Wednesday, in Tripoli, accompanied by the Chargé d’Affairs of the US Embassy, ​​and the Head of the United Nations Mission in Libya, Abdullah Batili, the United States’ support for his ongoing efforts to advance the political process, pointing out that the existing discussion about budget problems and the decline in the value of… Dinar, stresses the need for what he described as “making concessions and forming a unified government.”

Norland called on “all institutional actors to participate in a dialogue to resolve the remaining obstacles that stand in the way of a reliable path to elections.”

Today, Wednesday, Norland also discussed with the head of the National Oil Corporation, Farhat Ben Gudara, opportunities and issues related to the energy sector, and the need to ensure the stability of oil and gas production and investment in it, in addition to putting an end to fuel smuggling. He explained that he and the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy look forward to supporting the institution in its work to reduce gas flaring and methane emissions in order to fulfill Libya’s pledges within the framework of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, and to better exploit Libya’s resources and protect the climate.

Norland also announced his agreement with the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir, during their meeting on Tuesday evening, on the need for a unified budget to bring transparency and accountability to public spending, and to help the Central Bank protect the value of the dinar from further deterioration in the parallel market.

For his part, Al-Kabir said that the meeting discussed the efforts made with the Parliament’s Finance Committee and the rest of the state institutions to prepare a unified budget law for the current year, and reviewed the efforts to unify the Central Bank, the reasons for the rise in the price of hard currency in the parallel market, as well as the transparency and disclosure project adopted by the bank, and the most important things. He will take measures to maintain the financial sustainability of the state and enhance the value of the Libyan dinar.

On the other hand, a statement distributed by his office, Al-Dabaiba, was devoid of any reference to the American ambassador’s talk about the necessity of forming a “caretaker government.” He merely said that their meeting discussed a number of political and economic files, and the situation in neighboring countries, indicating their confirmation of support for Batelli’s efforts regarding the dialogue of political parties. Libyan government to develop solutions to the problems that hinder the holding of elections.

Dabaiba also announced his support for all international efforts to hold elections, reiterating his approval of Batelli’s proposal regarding dialogue between Libyan political parties. Dabaiba also quoted Canada’s ambassador to Libya, Isabelle Savard, whom he met on Tuesday evening, as confirming her country’s support for the efforts of the UN envoy to reach elections. In accordance with fair and impartial laws.

In addition, the Supreme Council of State announced that it had concluded, following an official session, on Tuesday evening, chaired by Mohamed Takala in Tripoli, to support national reconciliation efforts, frame these efforts, and crystallize competencies and responsibilities within a legal framework, in accordance with the Council’s vision and agreement with the House of Representatives. He also announced the formation of a technical committee of Council members specialized in the field of environment and science, whose mission is to prepare a scientific technical report on the repercussions of the groundwater crisis in the city of Zliten on the environment, and on the plant and animal cover, soil, and water in the entire region.

In parallel, the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, during his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the “parallel” stability government, Ali Al-Qatrani, praised its efforts to complete a number of projects and provide all needs in most Libyan cities, and affirmed his full support for them.

Hammad’s government announced its support for the position of the Central Bank Governor, regarding his call for the Dabaiba government to stop wasting public money, exaggerating useless spending, and spending sovereign revenues outside the law. She said, in a statement, on Tuesday evening, that she “does not accept that the Central Bank shirk responsibility for the deterioration of the situation.” “Being the disbursing party to the outgoing government,” referring to the Dabaiba government.