Khaled Al-Mishri, in his capacity as Chairman of the Libyan High Council of State, received a copy of the recommendations of some members of the High Council for the candidates for the presidency of the Council of Ministers, which had previously been sent to the House of Representatives.
Al-Mishri's receipt of this document from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, aims to verify the validity of these recommendations and their compliance with the required conditions and procedures. This is part of efforts to advance the implementation process to form a unified government capable of extending its authority across all Libyan territory and preparing the country for the upcoming electoral entitlements.
The move takes on political significance in light of the ongoing division within the High Council of State itself, with the repercussions of the dispute between al-Mishri and Mohamed Takala over the legitimacy of the council's presidency still looming.
The past few months have witnessed a fierce legal struggle between the two parties, which began after disputed internal elections in August 2024. Al-Mishri was declared the winner by a single vote, before a group of members challenged the results in court.
Although the Supreme Court resolved the dispute in May in favor of al-Mishri, ruling that the Tripoli Court of Appeals lacked jurisdiction to annul the elections, the political dispute remains unresolved. Takala insists on his right to preside over the council and continues to mobilize for alternative sessions, while al-Mishri remains wary of any actions outside the established framework.
In this context, Mishri's receipt of the endorsements through Aguila Saleh is an indication of parliament's recognition of his legitimacy and may strengthen his negotiating position amid ongoing efforts to form a unified executive authority. However, this development may be met with rejection from the other camp within the High Council of State, foreshadowing further divisions if internal disagreements are not resolved through dialogue and consensus.
All this comes at a time when the Libyan political situation is witnessing local and international efforts to revive the political process, amid growing calls to end the institutional division and unify sovereign institutions in preparation for the long-awaited general elections.
