Prime Minister of Libya

21/02/2023

20/07/2022

#صور| جانب من استقبال الأهالي والقيادات الاجتماعية والعسكرية في مصراتة لرئيس الحكومة الليبية " فتحي باشاغا " عند وصوله اليوم إلى مدينة مصراتة .

| Part of the reception of the people and the social and military leaders in Misurata to the Libyan Prime Minister "Fatehi Bashagha" upon his arrival today to the city of Misurata.

22/06/2022

The Libyan Prime Minister, via Twitter, publishes /

Starting day two in London with a closed meeting at . My government stands ready to work with our UK allies on all that my offers.

20/06/2022

*بيان صحفي*

تعهد رئيس الوزراء الليبي فتحي باشاغا اليوم بإجراء الانتخابات في أقرب وقت ممكن حيث وضع خارطة الطريق الخاصة به للتعافي من أجل ضمان مستقبل أفضل لليبيا، حيث وقع تعهدًا من ثماني نقاط.

ينص التعهد على أن يلتزم رئيس الوزراء بمجموعة من الإجراءات التي ستوجه البلاد إلى الانتخابات وما يليها بعد عقد من الاضطرابات والفرص الضائعة.

تعهد رئيس الوزراء فتحي باشاغا بإجراء انتخابات رئاسية وتشريعية حرة ونزيهة في أقرب وقت ممكن حتى يكون للشعب الليبي الحق في تقرير المصير ويكون هو صاحب القرار النهائي في مصيره ومستقبله.

كما تعهد باستحداث منصب “المنسق السامي لشؤون الانتخابات والناخبين" للعمل على المتطلبات الفنية والجداول الزمنية والخطوات اللازمة للانتخابات بشكل كامل.

تركز خارطة الطريق للتعافي على الأولويات الرئيسية لإجراء انتخابات رئاسية وبرلمانية حرة ونزيهة ، وضمان الأمن والازدهار الاقتصادي. ولتحقيق ذلك، يجب أن تحدث تغييرات في المجالات الآتية :
1. استقرار الخدمات الأساسية
2. الشفافية والمساءلة
3. المساءلة المالية والاستقرار
4. السلامة والأمن
5. ضمان حق المشاركة في التصويت في الانتخابات للجميع
6. استقرار إنتاج النفط
7. محاربة الفساد
8. دعم المجتمع الدولي

*Press Release*

Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha today vowed to hold elections as soon as possible as he laid out his Roadmap to Recovery for Libya’s future, signing an eight point pledge.

The pledge sees the Prime Minister commit to a raft of measures that will steer the country to elections and beyond following a decade of turmoil and missed opportunity.

With the country at a crossroads, Prime Minister Bashagha has pledged to hold free and fair presidential and legislative elections as soon as possible so that the Libyan people have the right to self determination and are the ultimate deciders of their fate and future.

He also pledged to create the post of Chief Coordinator of elections to fully develop the technical requirements, timelines and necessary steps for elections.

The Roadmap to Recovery is focused on the three major priorities of holding free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections, ensuring security and economic prosperity. To accomplish this, changes need to occur in eight specific areas:

1. Stabilisation of basic services
2. Transparency and accountability
3. Fiscal accountability and stability
4. Safety and security
5. Full franchise to all
6. Stabilization of oil production
7. Fighting corruption
8. Support from the international community

16/06/2022

Video: "Adopting the budget simply means that the public money has become safeguarded by the force of the law.. It is not permissible or the right of any party, including the government, to spend one dinar except in accordance with the budget law."

13/06/2022

The Libyan Prime Minister stresses the country's unity and stability during his meeting with the Special Envoy to Libya

The Prime Minister of the Libyan Government, Mr. Fathi Bashagha, and his deputy, Mr. Khaled Al-Osta, met today in Benghazi with the Italian Special Envoy to , Mr. Nicola Norlando, and the Italian Ambassador, Giuseppe Picchino, and the two parties discussed the political developments on the Libyan arena.

The government The government is looking forward to cooperation and joint cooperation with Italy in various fields.

For his part, he commended the Italian special envoy, who was sent by the Libyan government from the Libyan offices.

11/06/2022

The Libyan Prime Minister, , praised the statement issued by the Presidency of the Tunisian Republic 🇹🇳 Présidence Tunisie رئاسة الجمهورية التونسية in support of the Libyan-Libyan political solution, and highly valued sister 's keenness on the unity and stability of .

The President also clarified that the is the product of the agreement of the House of Representatives and the state in accordance with the Libyan Political Agreement concluded in 2015 in Skhirat, stressing his continued support for this consensus and adherence to peaceful political solutions, and adherence to what brings together all Libyans until we reach the elected authority through simultaneous and elections .

The President stressed that it is not possible to compare an authority resulting from a Libyan-Libyan consensus through legitimate and elected legislative institutions, and an outlaw gang that uses civilians in the capital as human shields for the purpose of political blackmail.

10/06/2022

زيارة رئيس الحكومة الليبية ، رفقة عدد من الوزراء لمدينة #غات

The visit of the Head of the Libyan Government, accompanied by a number of ministers, to the city of Ghat

07/06/2022

The Libyan government begins to exercise its duties from its headquarters in the city of

The work of the Libyan government, headed by Mr. , started today, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from its headquarters in the city of Sirte.

Where the Prime Minister held a consultative meeting; To discuss preparing a number of administrative headquarters necessary to ensure the optimal functioning of the rest of the ministries and government institutions, in addition to discussing the necessary arrangements for holding the third cabinet meeting to be held next week in the city of Sirte.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Fathi Bashagha, stated, in this regard, "We have a national duty towards the Libyan people, and it is not in the interest of our national project that we have adopted that we postpone the government's work, so we decided to conduct our business from the city of ."

He added: "I and the rest of the members of my government will make sure to roam all over the country, in order to communicate directly with citizens, closely monitor the bottlenecks that municipalities are experiencing, and take all steps to consolidate the principle of decentralization."

It is noteworthy that the meeting included the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Al-Zadma and Khaled Al-Osta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. , the Minister of Health, Mr. Othman Abdul-Jalil, the Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs, Mr. Farhat, and the Mayor of Sirte Municipality, Mr. Al-Madani.

06/06/2022

أبرز ما جاء في كلمة رئيس الحكومة الليبية، السيد فتحي باشاغا خلال ملتقى قيادات وأهالي مصراتة

Highlights of the speech of the Libyan Prime Minister, Mr. Fathi Bashagha, during the Forum of the Leaders and People of Misurata

02/06/2022

Libyan Prime Minister extends his warmest congratulations to Her Majesty Queen on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee.

With great pride, the President recalls the visit of Her Majesty the Queen to Libya in 1954 AD, and on behalf of the Libyan people, he affirms that our two countries 🇱🇾🇬🇧 will continue to work closely together now and in the future.
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UK in Libya The Royal Family

20/05/2022

يرحب رئيس الحكومة الليبية السيد فتحي باشاغا بالتقارب الحاصل بين مجلسي النواب والدولة بشأن الاستحقاق الدستوري الذي سيكفل انتقال السلطة وفق انتخابات تتجسد فيها إرادة الشعب الليبي. ندعم أي توافق يحصل بين السلطات التشريعية المعنية
بالخصوص.

The Libyan Prime Minister, Mr. Fathi Bashagha, welcomes the rapprochement between the House of Representatives and the state regarding the constitutional entitlement, which will ensure the transfer of power according to elections in which the will of the Libyan people is embodied. We support any consensus that occurs between the relevant legislative authorities
In particular.

17/05/2022

Despite our peaceful entry to the capital, Tripoli, without the use of violence and force of arms, and our reception by the honorable people of Tripoli, we were surprised by the dangerous military escalation carried out by armed groups affiliated with the expired government. Endangering the safety of civilians is a crime punishable by law, and we cannot contribute to compromising the security of the capital and its safe residents. We came with peace and peace, wisdom and the priority of the national interest, we defused the strife, and we were not satisfied with keeping pace with the outlaws and exposing civilians to danger. The behavior of the out-of-state government is hysterical and their confrontation of peace with violence and weapons is conclusive evidence that it is nationally and morally depraved and does not have any credibility to hold fair and transparent elections. We are not students of authority, but rather we are determined to build a democratic civil state with an elected authority, a state governed by law and not governed by the logic of violence and chaos sponsored by the out-of-state government.

Prime Minister of the Government of Stability Fathi Bashagha

25/03/2022

مقابلة خاصة مع السيد رئيس فتحي باشاغا ، عبر قناة بوابة الوسط غداً السبت عند الساعة 8:00 مساءً

An exclusive interview with the , , via بوابة الوسط, tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:00 pm.

10/12/2021

meets in , the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, " ", for the purpose of discussing the Libyan file.
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13/10/2021

journalist Mahmud Turkia

Mr. Fathi Bashagha's interview with AFP News Agency AFP News Agency journalist:

Former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha - so far the only Libyan to announce his candidacy for the presidential elections scheduled for December 24 - said that he would prioritize security and economic reforms if he was elected.

The election comes in a year that has started poorly for the 59-year-old minister. Last February, he was narrowly defeated in the interim premiership elections held as part of a UN-led peace effort. That same month, he also survived what his aides described as an assassination attempt on the "Planning Court" - his convoy was attacked by a hail of bullets on a highway near Tripoli.

However, Bashagha - one of the most important politicians in Libya and one of the most prominent supporters of efforts to integrate the militias deployed in Libya - decided not to back down.

In an interview with AFP in the garden of his house on the outskirts of Tripoli, Bashagha stated that he wants to help Libya get back on its feet by reviving the deteriorating economy due to the crisis.

"Security and economic reform complement each other," he said.

He added, "It is necessary to develop an urgent plan to implement the necessary economic reforms and raise the value of the dinar against the dollar, and the private sector must be encouraged."

The December elections are part of the United Nations' efforts to turn the page on a decade of violence in Libya, more than a year after the historic ceasefire between forces in the east and west.

The Government of National Unity assumed power last March, and was entrusted with the task of leading Libya towards presidential and parliamentary elections, a process that was overshadowed by differences, especially over the legal basis on which the elections would be held after the state of division and collapse that the country witnessed many years ago.



During his four-decade rule, dictator Muammar Gaddafi pursued a centrally planned economy system that relied only on revenues from the country's oil reserves - the largest in Africa.

This system collapsed as the country plunged into conflict after the overthrow of Gaddafi in 2011, which left many Libyans impoverished and without access to basic services.

The next administration will face enormous challenges to rebuild the damaged infrastructure and state institutions.

Bashagha also says that the unification of the country should include the local authorities; He stated, "Local government should be strengthened through a system of decentralization across municipalities and local authorities."

Libya has seen a year of relative peace since a ceasefire last October following a failed attempt by eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar to seize the capital, Tripoli, in the west, but bitter rivalries remain.

Some analysts have warned of a return to conflict if the elections are canceled - or if they are held, but produce controversial results.

In this regard, Bashagha stated, "The elections must go ahead, otherwise there will certainly be a political conflict, which I fear will turn into an armed conflict."



The period leading up to the elections witnessed many disagreements over the legal basis on which the voting would take place.

"Some politicians do not want to hold elections because that would threaten their personal interests," Bashagha said.

He added, "Some Libyans also fear electing the wrong person, whether from the previous regime or a military figure."

Last September, the eastern-based Libyan House of Representatives approved a draft law on presidential elections, which critics say bypasses legal procedures and is designed in a way that allows General Khalifa Haftar, who temporarily resigned from the army, to run.

Seif al-Islam, the son of Muammar Gaddafi, gave a rare interview to the New York Times last July, in which he indicated that he might run as well.

The elections come after years of United Nations efforts to end the violence that has plagued Libya since the fall of Gaddafi.

Bashagha participated in the UN-led talks in Morocco in 2015 that led to the formation of a previous unity government.
However, it was his tenure as Minister of Interior from 2018 to 2021 that brought him to the national level, especially through the campaign he launched to curb the influence of militias deployed in Libya and integrate them into the state.

"Libya needs a comprehensive reform of its security apparatus," Bashagha told AFP.

"It needs one army, which should not be difficult to achieve under a united government."

Bashagha is considered one of the few Libyan politicians who has good relations with the most important foreign actors in the conflict in the country.

He told AFP that Libya would also need help from the United Nations and the European Union on illegal immigration.
The country has become a major conduit for migrants taking already unseaworthy boats in search of a better life in Europe. Those stranded in Libya are often subjected to appalling abuses by militias.

Bashagha said. "Libya has a big problem with its southern borders that are out of state control, so the borders must be controlled using modern technologies - but we must also invest in certain categories of migrants, because Libya needs workers with professional skills and competencies,"

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29/09/2021

The former Minister of Interior 🇱🇾 and presidential candidate, Mr. , welcomes the Stability Support Law approved by the US House of Representatives 🇺🇸

On this occasion, Mr. thanked Representative " "for approving this law, and praised the efforts of the United States in supporting stability and paving the way for the upcoming December elections.
He also praised the importance of the law and considered it an explicit statement by the American people to support democracy and fair elections in Libya.

28/09/2021

Bashagha meets the French Ambassador to Libya in Tripoli
Tripoli | September 28, 2021 AD
The former Minister of Interior, Mr. , received the French Ambassador 🇫🇷 “ ” this evening in the capital, Tripoli.

During the meeting, he discussed international efforts to urge all Libyan parties to abide by the provisions of the roadmap and Security Council resolutions, and the need to complete the procedures required for the success of the elections that the Libyan people aspire to.

The two sides also confirmed that holding presidential and parliamentary elections on December 24; A popular demand and an essential step to end the transitional stages, unify institutions and achieve full stability, and reaffirm the need to take into account the legitimate concerns of the Libyan people and the important role of the international community to ensure the completion of a roadmap that started its first steps in Geneva.
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Ambassade de France en Libye السفارة الفرنسية في ليبيا

28/09/2021

Bashagha meets the German ambassador to Libya in Tripoli.

Tripoli | September 28, 2021

The former Minister of the Interior 🇱🇾 , Mr. , met the German Ambassador 🇩🇪 Mr. , and Mr. Bashagha expressed his deep gratitude for receiving his Excellency Ambassador Unmacht.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed international efforts to ensure the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections on December 24 in accordance with the road map and relevant Security Council resolutions, stressing the need to obligate all Libyan parties to accept the results of the elections.

For his part, Mr. Bashagha praised the pivotal role played by the Federal Republic of Germany in bringing the Libyan parties together at the dialogue table and their efforts in the ceasefire and the return of the political process, and stressed their future role in supporting the building of the Libyan state and promoting stability and peace.
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German Embassy Tripoli
European Union in Libya / الإتحاد الأوروبي في ليبيا

26/09/2021

Out of his unlimited support for cultural activities, and his keenness to preserve the human heritage at the local level, and out of his love for his country and its people, Mr. attended the “ , whose activities were launched in the city of Tawergha, the spot of peace, love and brotherhood.

Mr. stressed the importance of reviving the city's heritage and history, introducing the biography of its people, presenting it in a proper manner, and presenting it in the best image to this world.

Mr. stressed that this important forum sends a message of love, interdependence, unity and brotherhood to all Libyans without exception, and that such activity, despite its simplicity, can unite the country, and strengthen the bonds of interdependence between its various components and its people.

A number of official and social events in the city attended the festival, in addition to a wide range of people interested in heritage and tourism activities who came from different regions across the country. 🇱🇾🇱🇾

21/09/2021

Former Minister of Interior and presidential candidate || In continuation of our endeavors in the path of national reconciliation, we received today, Tuesday in Tripoli, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in , Mr. ; During the meeting, we discussed the mission's role in facilitating our efforts to release all prisoners, exchange detainees, and help uncover the fate of the missing and the disappeared.

|| We commend the impartiality of the International Committee of the Red Cross and its interest in humanitarian issues and its role in the armed conflicts in Libya, and we look forward to strengthening cooperation with local humanitarian organizations to safeguard human rights and protect international law humanitarian.

اللجنة الدولية للصليب الأحمر في ليبيا

15/09/2021

Former Minister of Interior and presidential candidate Fathi || On September 15, the celebrate the National Day of Tebu culture, which is considered one of the main cultural pillars in 🇱🇾. This event is an important opportunity to recall the diversity of the cultural fabric and the pride in the various components of Libyan society.

|| On this occasion, I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to the tribes, stressing the importance of promoting the values ​​of tolerance and consolidating the principles of peaceful coexistence and a culture of acceptance of the other and the rejection of division and differences between the various members of the Libyan people, in a way that contributes to ensuring the unity of the social fabric.

14/09/2021

Former Minister of Interior and presidential candidate Fathi || I spoke on the phone with , and I congratulated him on taking up his new duties as Ambassador of Germany 🇩🇪 to Libya 🇱🇾

| I also expressed my great happiness with the reopening of the German embassy in the capital, Tripoli, which is a positive step in the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

| Our discussion focused on the notable progress in efforts to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2021, and to empower Libyans to choose their leaders. It also emphasized the leading role of the Berlin 1 and Berlin 2 conferences in achieving peace and unifying the international community. 🇩🇪 🇱🇾

German Embassy Tripoli

14/09/2021

Former Minister of Interior 🇱🇾 || I was proud to fly in the sky during a sortie (SLF) 🛫 led by promising young pilot Deira, and this short flight took me back to my years at the Air College in Misurata, during which I supervised the training of young pilots, an experience from which I learned a lot and had an impact Positive for my life.

12/09/2021

Former Minister of Interior 🇱🇾 and presidential candidate || In coordination with the Center for Middle East Studies and the Istanbul Institute of Thought, we had the honor to meet with a number of media personalities, academics and researchers interested in the Libyan issue in Turkey. We discussed the important role that Turkey played in achieving military balance, ceasefire efforts, and the return of political life in .
| We stressed the importance of holding the presidential and parliamentary elections on time; As an inevitable step to enhance stability and advance the process of development and reconstruction, we have clarified the importance of Turkish cooperation and coordination with all Libyan parties and in various fields.
| We look forward to developing relations with all countries of the world, especially the neighbor with whom we share strategic national security, according to positive and strong relations that preserve their rights and supreme national interests for both parties.
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Ortadoğu Araştırmaları Merkezi - ORSAM

10/09/2021

Mr. || Issuing the law to elect the president directly from the people is an important and very positive step in order to hold the elections on their scheduled date and end the division that prevails in the Libyan scene.
Mr. || We call on all local and international bodies to support the law and complete the remaining procedures that facilitate the electoral process.

06/09/2021

Former Interior Minister and presidential candidate meets UN envoy in the capital, Tripoli.
At the beginning, Mr. " " expressed his great happiness at meeting the most prominent political leaders in the country, in the context of consultation and discussion of the latest security and political developments before briefing the Security Council.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to advance the political process and the issuance of the constitutional basis for elections, and options for completing national elections in accordance with the road map approved by the Security Council.

The mission's role in leading the international community's efforts to pressure all parties to continue releasing the detainees, the gradual exit of foreign forces and mercenaries, and the holding of elections after one hundred and eight days was also emphasized.
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