Ahmed Langi, a member of Libya’s High Council of State, has emphasized the critical need for coordination between the Dbeibeh and Hammad governments on the country’s general financial budget. Langi stressed that this cooperation should continue until a unified consensual government, driven by economic reforms, can be established.
His remarks followed a high-level meeting in Tunis on Wednesday, which brought together representatives from both the Government of National Unity and the designated government. The meeting, attended by the U.S. Treasury Undersecretary, the Central Bank Governor, heads of the Audit Bureau and the National Oil Corporation, and members of the House of Representatives’ Financial Committee, aimed to draft a unified national budget.
In an interview with Fawasel, Langi highlighted the challenges of budget allocation with two parallel governments. He urged that development and reconstruction efforts across Libya should not be impeded by this political divide. Langi expressed hope for healthy competition between the governments in areas of development, economic stimulation, trade enhancement, and promotion of private sector and investment activities.
The High Council member also voiced concern over his body’s exclusion from the Tunis meeting. “The Council serves as a crucial check on potential legislative overreach by the House of Representatives and governmental excesses in proposed laws,” Langi stated. He reiterated that the Skhirat Agreement mandates the House of Representatives to consult the State Council on key decisions.
Despite attempts to sideline it, Langi asserted that the State Council remains resolute in fulfilling its constitutional duties. He underscored the Council’s ongoing role in Libya’s complex political landscape.
