TRIPOLI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Fayez Serraj, the UN-backed prime minister of Libya, on Tuesday stressed his government's keenness to address the needs of southern Libyan cities.
Serraj made the offer during a meeting with officials of the southern city of Ghat, according to a statement issued by the prime minister's information office.
"The prime minister confirmed his full support for municipalities to achieve development, pointing to the importance of the role of women and youth in the success of development programs," the statement said.
"The prime minister stressed keenness of the government of national accord to meet the needs of Ghat and the cities of southern Libya, and to improve the living conditions of the entire region," it said.
The meeting discussed the urgent needs of Ghat, which include infrastructure, healthcare, drinking water, and dams to stop floods.
Due to years of armed conflict and chaos, Libyan authorities have been struggling to provide basic services for the people, including providing water supplies, electricity and healthcare. Enditem
