Libyan Parliament Speaker: Cairo Declaration is closest solution to resolving conflict, impartially

CAIRO - 26 September 2020: During an interview with Al-Arabiya, the Libyan Parliament Speaker Ageela Saleh said that he remained on a unique path with the Head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to address the Libyan crisis.

Saleh added his meeting with Haftar, which was sponsored by Egypt, was to support a political solution and unify Libya’s institutions. He emphasized that the Cairo Declaration represented the most viable solution to resolving the conflict, impartially.

Concerning the new Presidential Council, Saleh explained that it wasn't permissible for the President and Head of Government to be from a unique region. He confirmed that each region would nominate its representative for the Presidential Council.

He emphasized that when a recent governmental authority is agreed upon, all previously signed international agreements will be reviewed. This is about Turkey, and its agreements signed with the Government of National Accord (GNA). 

Saleh reiterated his assertion that he would not allow Libya’s oil money to reach the armed militias. He urged the international community to pledge to help stop this from happening. Saleh also added that once authority is established, the LNA would expel all mercenaries from Libya.