| Libyan Prime Minister Nominates His Government Line-Up 30/10/2012 12:32:00 | ||
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| Libya’s Prime Minister, Dr Ali Zidan, has nominated his cabinetLibyan Prime Minister Dr Ali Zidan presented his government line-up to the General National Congress for approval on Tuesday, saying he had formed a “coalition government” that included representatives from the country’s two major political parties, but surprsingly only two woman.Announcing his cabinet line-up to the congress in a televised session, Dr Zidan revealed that he has nominated Libya’s ambassador to the United States, Ali Aujali, for one of the most important portfolios, the foreign minister,y. Another important portfolio, as oil minister, has gone to Abdelbari al-Arusi.In nominating his government, the new PM said that no region has been favoured over any other, but the whole nation has been favoured in a cabinet that is made up of 27 ministers, including three deupty prime ministers. He added that any member forming part of the cabinet would be replaced if he did not perform. Zeidan appointed three deputy prime ministers.Mr. Ali Zaidan confirmed that the current deputy ministers will continue their ministerial duties temporarily until the new ministers receive their positions in the new government. He stated that he had spent the previous two weeks working day and night in order to form the new government and submit it to the GNC.He added “I tried to feel the pulse of the nation from all aspects and avoid anything that could provoke controversy, taking in mind the geographical issue which is very important in order for the nation to be present in government with all its parts”.Mr. Zaidan announced that he called and consulted all the parties and invited them to join the new government.The two women in the list, Ikram Abdulsalam Imam, and Kamila Khamis Al-Mazini, have been nominated for the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Social Affairs.Another important portfolio, the Defence Ministery has gone to Mohammed al-Barghathi, while Ashur Shuwail has been named as Interior Minister and Ali al-Fasi as Finance minister.He pointed out that these posts, along with the Foreign and Justice Minister portfolios are to be occupied by independents who were not affiliated to any party.Prime Minister Dr Ali Zidan, who replaced his predecessor, Mustafa Abushagur, who was dismissed in a vote of no confidence after his choice of government ministers was rejected, said that the two biggest parties in the GNC after last July’s election, the liberal National Forces Alliance and the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the Justice and Construction Party, are both represented in the proposed government.The nominated cabinet includes three deputies and 29 ministers and secretaries.The Congress will still have to vote on the proposed line-up, which is:Prime Minister: Dr Ali Zidan 1st Deputy Prime Minister: Mr Sadiq Abdulkarim Abdulrahman Karim 2nd Deputy Prime Minister: Mr Awad Al-Barasi 3rd Deputy Prime Minister: Mr Abdussalam AlMehdi Al-Qadi Minister of Foreign Affairs : Mr Ali Sulaiman AlAujali Minister for International Cooperation: Mr Mohamed Imhamid Abdulaziz Minister of Justice: Mr Salah Bashir Abaj Margani Interior Minister: Mr Ashour Suleiman Salah Shuwail Minister of Defence: Mr Mohammed Mahmoud Mousa Al-Barghati Minister for Oil: Mr Abdulbari Ali Al Hadi Al-Arusi Minister of Health: Mr Nurideen Abdulhamid Dagman Minister of Finance: Mr Alkilani AbdulKareem Kilani Al-Jazi Minister of Economy: Mustafa Mohammed Abufunas Minister of Electricity: Ali Mohammed Imhereeg Minister of Water Resources: Mr Alhadi Suleiman Hinshir Minister of Education: Mr Mohammed Hassan Abubaker Minister of Higher Education: Mr Abdulasalm Bashir AlDwebi Minister of Culture: Mr Habib Mohammed Al-Amin Minister of Housing: Mr Ali Hussein Al-Sharif Minister of Agriculture: Mr Ahmed Ali Al-Orfi Minister of Industry: Mr Sulaiman Ali Al-Lteef Al-Fituri Minister of Tourism: Ms Ikram Abdulsalam Bash Imam Minister of Social Affairs: Ms Kamila Khamis Al-Mazini Minister of Labour and Retraining: Mr Mohamed Fitouri Ahmed Sualim Minister of Transport: Mr AbdulQadir Mohamed Ahmed Al-Ayib Minister of Religious Affairs : Mr Abdulsalam Mohammed Abusaad Martyrs and Missing: Mr Sami Mustafa Al-Saadi Minister of Local Government: Abubaker Al-Hadi Mohammed Minster of Planning: Mr Mahdi Ataher Genia Minister of Communications: Mr Osama Abdurauf Siala Minister of Sports and Youth: Mr Abdulsalam Abdullah GuailaState Ministers Minister for GNC Affairs: Mr Muaz Fathi Al-Kujah Minister for the Wounded: Mr Ramadan Ali Mansour Zarmuh |
Libyan Prime Minister Nominates His Government Line-Up
**Amin Ahmed** is a Libyan journalist and contributor at TripoliPost, reporting on current affairs, business, and regional developments. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to fair, balanced journalism, he delivers stories that keep readers informed about Libya and the world beyond its borders. He can be reached at amin.ahmed@tripolipost.com
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