Italian strategic expert Daniele Ruvinetti told our source on Sunday that the potential relocation of the National Oil Corporation from Tripoli to eastern Libya entails significant risks, notably heightened tensions within the country. He emphasized that while authorities in the east have long expressed dissatisfaction with what they perceive as the central management of the NOC in Tripoli, addressing this issue through unilateral action would further destabilize the nation.
Ruvinetti stated that the only viable solution is the formation of a unified government capable of replacing the current administration led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh. He argued that Dbeibeh’s government has become part of Libya’s ongoing problems rather than a force for stability.
He explained that a government with national legitimacy, established through an inclusive political process, would ensure a fairer distribution of oil revenues and prevent further fragmentation. This approach aligns with the recommendations of UN Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily and his successor, who have emphasized the need for a consensus-based political transition to avoid further escalation.
