The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, asserted that the institutional division plaguing the Libyan state is a direct result of weak security control, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening cooperation with the United Nations to address these challenges.
In discussing the 2018 oil-for-fuel exchange decision, al-Menfi described it as an “exceptional measure” with negative impacts on the national economy.
Al-Menfi clarified that the Presidential Council is not a service entity, and therefore not obligated to delve into every detail, affirming that “dealing with silence” was the best option, and that effective communication with all parties represents the optimal policy adopted by the Council.
In concluding his remarks, al-Menfi stressed Libya’s urgent need to implement comprehensive economic reform, noting that this process requires the availability of transparency and the strengthening of oversight to ensure the achievement of desired outcomes.
