Landmark day for Libya: Minister welcomes first elected body taking power
Libya鈥檚 National Transitional Council handed over power to the General National Congress, the 200-strong body elected in July in Libya鈥檚 first democratic elections for 47 years.
皇冠体育app National Transitional Council, which represented the Libyan people through the revolution handed over power late last night.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said:
鈥淭oday is another landmark in the transition from brutal dictatorship to political representation in Libya. As a Minister and a Parliamentarian, I am proud of the role the UK has played in supporting the Libyan people in their struggle to have their democratic voice heard. We look forward to the new Congress rapidly electing its Leader, and thereafter appointing a new Prime Minister and government who will help realise the Libyan people鈥檚 ambitions for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic country.鈥�