The Minister of Local Government, Badr al-Din al-Toumi, met with the UNSMIL Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, to discuss the reconstruction efforts in the cities of Derna and Murzuq.
The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the work carried out by the government in the city of Murzuq, such as urgent maintenance of partially damaged homes and infrastructure projects providing electricity, water and sanitation networks, as well as other initiatives that would contribute to achieving a safe return for the displaced.
Al-Toumi expressed his deep appreciation for the level of coordination carried out by the UN mission with the government’s emergency and rapid response team, to deal with the disaster that befell the city of Derna. He also reflected on the government’s efforts to ensure the safety of the displaced families.
For her part, Gagnon expressed her appreciation for the efforts made by the government in dealing with the crisis in the city of Derna. She stressed the United Nations’ commitment to providing the necessary support and assistance in the recovery and reconstruction processes, the return of the displaced, and peacebuilding. She also highlighted the importance of continued coordination with the government to ensure the success of the reconstruction efforts.
