Day: June 1, 2023

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Minister of Justice meets the envoy of the UN Secretary-General, to discuss the conditions of elections.

The Minister of Justice of the Government of National Unity, “Halima Ibrahim Abdel Rahman,” received today, Thursday, in her office, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Libya, “Abdullah Batili.”

The Ministry website on the social network stated that (the Minister welcomed the UN representative, appreciating the efforts of the mission in promoting and supporting stability in Libya, stressing that the Ministry of Justice attaches great importance to the file of human rights, national reconciliation, reform and rehabilitation institutions, and the affiliated bodies and the steps taken by the Ministry in the framework of the powers entrusted to it to help create the appropriate conditions for access to elections).

For his part, Batelli, stressed the efforts made by the United Nations Mission to support the electoral process in Libya within consultations and meetings with various local and international bodies, and the importance of paths that enhance stability to build the modern state of Libya, pointing out that there are many areas for joint work between the mission and the ministry, on top of which are human rights and activating the path of restorative justice and national reconciliation.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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The head of the Women’s Affairs Committee discusses with the “Women and Peace” team the mechanisms that achieve peace and community security in Libya.

The head of the Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs in the House of Representatives, “Intisar Shanib,” held a meeting at the council’s headquarters in Benghazi with the “Women and Peace” team, which includes a number of faculty members, political activists, and an elite from civil society.

The official spokesman for the Libyan House of Representatives, “Abdullah Blehaq,” stated that the meeting discussed the peace initiative adopted by women in Libya in various regions, in addition to discussing the mechanisms that achieve peace and community security in Libya.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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Head of Presidential Council meets with the Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

The President of the Presidential Council, “Mohamed Al-Mnifi”, received today, Thursday, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, “Abdullah Bathili”.

According to the media office of the council, “Bateli” provided the president with a briefing on his meetings with the active Libyan parties on the priorities of the stage.

During the meeting, developments in the work of the joint committee (6 + 6) were discussed to prepare and complete electoral laws leading to the achievement of a free, transparent and inclusive electoral entitlement for all during the year 2023.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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Biden congratulates Jordan’s Crown Prince on wedding

US President Joe Biden congratulated Thursday HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and HRH Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on their wedding. In a recorded video published by the US embassy in Amman on Twitter, President Biden delivered a message to Prince Al Hussein: “We’re thinking of you on this day of joy and celebration. And in the years ahead, we’re looking forward to working with you, your proud parents King Abdullah and Queen Rania and all Jordanians as we continue deepening the friendship between our people. And I really wish I could be there with you all today.” First Lady Jill Biden, who was in the video, congratulated Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa, saying: “Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa, Congratulations. Today, as you begin your new life together, we wish you a future full of love, laughter and good health.”

Source: Jordan News Agency

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King, Queen host wedding reception of Crown Prince, Princess Rajwa

Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah II Thursday hosted a wedding reception at Al Husseiniya Palace of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and HRH Princess Rajwa Al Hussein. The ceremony was attended by members of the royal family and members of the al-Saif family, Jordanian guests, invitees and senior officials. Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein arrived at Al Hussainiya Palace, surrounded by the red procession that accompanied them through Amman after their marriage ceremony at Zahran Palace. At the entrance to the Palace, guards lined up to greet and welcome their Highnesses. Singers Muhammad Abdo and Omar Abdallat performed a song dedicated to the occasion, while a group of Jordanian and Arabic songs, songs and folklore dances were performed. Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein’s parents shook hands with the invitees.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Prince Al Hussein weds Princess Rajwa at Zahran Palace

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Thursday, wedded Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein at Zahran Palace. Their Majesties, King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, welcomed the guests and dignitaries who attended the wedding ceremony. The royal ceremony was attended by the Iraqi President and his wife, the Sultan of Brunei, the King and Queen of Malaysia, the King and Queen of the Netherlands and the King and Crown Princess of Belgium. Also attended the ceremony were princes and princesses from Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The ceremony was also attended by the Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister, the Rwandan President, the US First Lady, the mother of the Emir of Qatar, the wife and daughter of the Egyptian President and princesses from Japan. Officials from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Pakistan, the UK, Spain and Cyprus attended the ceremony.

Source: Jordan News Agency