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Party official dismisses US-Libya migration deal rumours

Party official dismisses US-Libya migration deal rumours

Libyan Express09-05-2025
BY Libyan Express May 09, 2025 - 23:16 Updated: May 09, 2025 - 23:18 Voice of the People Party: No truth to Trump statements on Libya
Engineer Abdulsalam Fouad Al-Gritli, Head of the International Relations Office and Official Spokesperson for the Voice of the People Party, has stated that recent decisions issued by the Presidential Council, most notably the activation of the High National Referendum Commission, aim to enable Libyan citizens to voice their opinions on key issues, including the dissolution of the House of Representatives and constitutional implementation.
Speaking to the Libyan Express , Al-Gritli confirmed that these initiatives face strong opposition from political parties that stand to lose from such changes, specifically mentioning the House of Representatives and certain Presidential Council partners.
He noted that the UN-established advisory committee has completed its report, which he expects will soon receive Security Council approval. This development would clear the path for parliamentary elections and the formation of a crisis government during a transitional period, preparing for eventual constitutional adoption.
On the migration issue, Al-Gritli emphasised that resettling illegal immigrants in Libya represents a 'red line' that cannot be crossed, and denied the existence of any official agreements on this matter.
He dismissed circulating reports about migration resettlement as merely a 'media stunt' designed to disrupt Libya's political landscape.
Al-Gritli further rejected claims of any official statement from US President Donald Trump regarding Libya, emphasising that American policy is not determined by individual decisions, and that legitimate official positions must come through appropriate channels and institutions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express.
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