Addressing the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 held at the Cabinet Office in Tripoli last night, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba said the (political) support of the President of the High Council of State and the President of the Presidency Council for the adoption of the measures taken (new ministerial appointments) reflects the firmly established and harmonious relationship between state institutions.
Aldabaiba’s rationale for the new Ministerial appointments
He said the changes made to the government lineup aimed to inject new blood into some positions and fill vacancies in several ministries and vital sectors.
Signalling that there may be more ministerial appointments or reshuffles to come, he said this approach will continue in the coming period, enhancing the efficiency of government performance and consolidating integration.
Aldabaiba commended the former ministers for their role in managing government work and maintaining the continuity of state institutions in what he called a delicate and complex political and security circumstances.
He said the criterion of competence was the basis for selecting the new ministers, along with expanding the base of national representation to include various Libyan regions and cities, east, west, and south.
The government is committed to being representative of all of Libya and capable of serving all its citizens without exception, he added.
The aim of these changes is not change for its own sake, but rather to raise the level of government performance, accelerate the pace of service delivery to citizens, and strengthen administrative and institutional stability, Aldabaiba said.
He said empowering young talents to participate in managing public affairs is a true investment in Libya’s future.
New ministerial post: Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence
With reference to a newly established ministerial post, Aldabaiba said it has been decided to amend the title of the Minister of State for Economic Affairs to become the Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence. The name change, he explained, reflects the Libyan state’s orientation towards keeping pace with the future economy and investing in knowledge and technology.
Providing training for ministers
The PM revealed that the new ministers underwent an unprecedented training programme and specialized workshops under the supervision of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) before the new appointments were announced.
He confirmed that this training is being implemented for the first time in this context within government work and will also be available to ministers who have already assumed their duties.
The government is moving towards adopting training programmes as a permanent institutional approach to developing the performance and government communication for ministers and ministries, he added further.
He said the government is working to develop mechanisms for cooperation between the Cabinet and various ministries to enhance coordination and integration, improve follow-up mechanisms, and focus on national priorities.
The government will not tolerate any form of corruption
Alluding to the fact that some ministers had been removed from office accused of corruption, and in a strong early signal to the new appointees, Aldabaiba said his government will not tolerate any form of corruption and will unequivocally support the actions of oversight bodies and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
He said protecting public funds and safeguarding state institutions (from corruption) is a national responsibility that allows no leniency or favouritism. No corrupt minister or government official will be immune, he warned.
The economy will remain a priority
Aldabaiba saidthe economic file will remain at the forefront of the government’s priorities in the coming period.He added that the Cabinet is working in coordination with relevant authorities to address economic challenges and achieve greater financial and monetary stability.
Empowering local governance
The government affirms its continued support for the local governance process, empowering municipalities and granting them the necessary powers and resources to provide services to citizens.
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