Mohamed al-Menfi facts for kids
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Mohamed al-Menfi
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محمد يونس المنفي
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Al-Menfi in 2023
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| Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh |
| Vice President | Musa Al-Koni |
| Preceded by | Fayez al-Sarraj |
| Libyan Ambassador to Greece | |
| In office 19 December 2018 – 6 December 2019 |
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| President | Fayez al-Sarraj |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Gezlal |
| Succeeded by | Hamad Bashir Mabrouk |
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Mohamed Younis Ahmed Al-Menfi
3 March 1976 Tobruk, Libya |
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| Alma mater | Tobruk University |
| Profession | Diplomat |
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Mohamed Yunus al-Menfi (Arabic: محمد يونس المنفي) was born on March 3, 1976. He is a Libyan diplomat and politician. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. On February 5, 2021, he was chosen to lead the Libyan Presidential Council. This council is a group of leaders who help govern Libya. Before this, he worked as Libya's Ambassador to Greece. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country.
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Ambassador to Greece
Mohamed al-Menfi served as Libya's ambassador in Athens, the capital of Greece. During his time there, the relationship between Libya's government and Greece was difficult. This was mainly because of an agreement between Libya and Turkey about sea borders. This agreement was part of a bigger disagreement between Turkey and Greece over who could drill for oil and gas in the Mediterranean Sea. Because of these tensions, al-Menfi was asked to leave Athens in December 2019.
Leading Libya's Presidential Council
In 2021, a special meeting called the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum was held. The goal was to choose new leaders for Libya. Mohamed al-Menfi joined a team with Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, who became the prime minister. Musa Al-Koni and Abdullah al-Lafi also joined as members of the Presidential Council. Their team received 39 votes, which was enough to win. They won against another team led by Aguila Saleh Issa and Fathi Bashagha. This election was a step towards the general election that was planned for December 24, 2021.
Important Decisions and Global Meetings
In August 2024, al-Menfi made a big decision. He removed Sadiq Al-Kabir, who was the head of Libya's Central Bank. The Central Bank manages the country's money. A month later, al-Menfi explained his decision. He said that Al-Kabir had not managed the bank's money well. He also said Al-Kabir was taking advantage of the disagreements between eastern and western Libya.
On September 25, 2024, al-Menfi's government in Tripoli made an agreement with another government group in Tobruk. This agreement was about the Central Bank. They decided on a temporary new head for the bank and a financial committee. Al-Menfi said this deal was very important. He believed it helped prevent a war in Tripoli that could have targeted the Central Bank. The United Nations helped to arrange this agreement. As of September 2024, the agreement still needed to be officially approved by both sides of the government.
After this agreement, al-Menfi shared his positive outlook for Libya's economy. He hopes Libya can rely less on oil in the future. To help Libya connect more with international businesses, al-Menfi also went to a special event in New York. This was during the 2024 United Nations General Assembly Summit. He signed an agreement to help Libya's economy grow and to encourage American companies to do business in Libya.
See also
In Spanish: Mohamed Menfi para niños
