The Libyan parliament announces consensus on most points of contention in the constitution

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The Libyan House of Representatives clarified that during the meetings, consensus was reached "On most of the points of contention, with the exception of the right of a foreign national to run for the presidency and sovereign positions, and it was agreed to refer the matter to the two councils for decision.".

He added in a statement that "The House of Representatives and the State, in agreement to draft a constitution aimed at building a civil and democratic state"also explaining that the Constitution "It grants everyone the right to participate in building the state and formulating political and economic decisions".

Also, the deputies agreed in Geneva meetingsprovided that the seat of Parliament is in the city of Benghazi And the Senate in sabha.

In a statement issued by the Presidency, Libyan Parliament: "The results of the meeting expressed the free will of the Libyan people, and fulfilled their desire to draft a constitution for the country and organize presidential and parliamentary elections. It was agreed to draft a constitution that aims to build a civil and democratic state, in which the principle of equality among Libyans is achieved, and grants the right to participation for all in building the state and formulating and implementing political and economic decisions.".

Parliament described the constitution as "It guarantees the independence and immunity of the judiciary, and is constitutionally obligated to the separation of powers".

He added: "A constitution that protects freedoms, prevents tyranny and monopolization of power, and achieves its peaceful circulation. A constitution that guarantees the full right of the citizen, sanctifies democratic life and equal opportunities, and grants everyone the right to hold positions without discrimination or exclusion. A constitution that pushes towards transcending grudges and hatred and calls for peace, tolerance and national reconciliation".

He also stressed that the constitution "It rejects violence as a means of expression, unites sovereign state institutions and pushes for their development and activation, empowers and obligates the government to provide services to citizens on an equal basis, and ensures the improvement of their living conditions" .

He also indicated that "It was agreed that the Senate would be equally between the three regions, and the seat of the House of Representatives would be in the city of Benghazi and the Senate in the city of Sebha, and the Arabic language would be the official language of the state, and Islamic Sharia would be the official source of legislation, and the rights of all components of Libyan society would be taken into account without marginalization, and the income would be distributed in a fair manner and mechanism.".

The House of Representatives affirmed that "Our demands are constants that do not deviate from ensuring the achievement of participation in political and economic decision-making, under the principle of the three historical regions, and providing opportunities for participation for all, in accordance with a complete and comprehensive constitution that does not allow any deviation or singling out of power.".

The Libyan House of Representatives noted that it will be conducted "A meeting immediately after the Eid al-Adha holiday"expressing the hope that it will "Overcoming obstacles to ensure fair parliamentary and presidential elections are organized, on schedule".

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The Libyan House of Representatives stated that during the meetings, consensus was reached “on most of the contentious points, with the exception of the right of a foreign national to run for the presidency and sovereign positions, and it was agreed to refer the matter to the two councils for decision.”

He added in a statement that “the House of Representatives and the State agreed to draft a constitution that aims to build a civil and democratic state,” adding that the constitution “grants the right to participation for all in building the state and formulating political and economic decisions.”

Also, the deputies agreed in Geneva meetingsprovided that the seat of Parliament is in the city of Benghazi and the Senate in sabha.

In a statement issued by the Presidency, Libyan ParliamentThe results of the meeting expressed the free will of the Libyan people, and fulfilled their desire to draft a constitution for the country and organize presidential and parliamentary elections. It was agreed to draft a constitution that aims to build a civil and democratic state, in which the principle of equality among Libyans is achieved, and grants the right to participate in building the state for all. formulating and implementing political and economic decisions.

Parliament described the constitution as “guaranteeing the independence and immunity of the judiciary, and constitutionally obligated to the separation of powers.”

He added: “A constitution that protects freedoms, prevents tyranny and monopolization of power, and achieves its peaceful circulation. A constitution that guarantees the full rights of the citizen, sanctifies democratic life and equal opportunities, and grants everyone the right to hold positions without discrimination or exclusion. A constitution that pushes towards transcending grudges and hatred and calls for peace, tolerance and national reconciliation.”

He also stressed that the constitution “rejects violence as a means of expression, unifies sovereign state institutions and pushes for their development and activation, empowers and obligates the government to provide services to citizens on an equal footing, and guarantees the improvement of their living conditions.”

He also indicated that “it was agreed that the Senate would be equally between the three regions, the House of Representatives would be in the city of Benghazi and the Senate in the city of Sebha, and the Arabic language would be the official language of the state, and Islamic Sharia would be the official source of legislation, and the rights of all components of Libyan society were taken into account without marginalization, Income is distributed in a fair and automated manner.

The House of Representatives stressed that “our demands are constants that do not go beyond ensuring participation in political and economic decision-making, under the principle of the three historical regions, and providing opportunities for participation for all, in accordance with a comprehensive and complete constitution that does not allow any deviation or singling out of power.”

The Libyan House of Representatives noted that a “meeting will be held immediately after the Eid al-Adha holiday”, expressing its hope that “obstacles will be overcome to ensure the organization of fair parliamentary and presidential elections, on the scheduled date.”

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