ISTANBUL
The leader of Libya's National Forces Alliance and former Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril on Wednesday said that "after an increase in its national income, Turkey would be a leader for Islamic societies with its politics and economy".
In an exclusive interview with the Anadolu Agency (AA), Jibril said that the Libyans were waiting for a constitution that would include rights for citizens based on the principle of equality.
"In order to encourage the Libyans to participate in the elections, the National Forces Alliance will implement a campaign to raise awareness in all corners of Libya," Jibril noted.
"I want the Libyan people to set themselves free from the alienation policy of former Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi. We must establish equality between women and men, and facilitate equality between minorities and tribes," Jibril stated.
Pointing out Turkey's remarkable development in recent years, Jibril underlined that Turkey's national income increased enormously.
"Turkey will be a leader for Islamic societies with its politics and economy. Turkey will become a center of attraction," Jibril said.
"Turkey supported the Libyan Revolution at a political level. We continue to hold talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu," Jibril indicated.
-Libya in the post-Arab awakening period-
"Following the Arab awakening, a need has arisen for legal arrangements in Libya. I believe that it is a far possibility for the Libyan people to carry Libya to destruction," Jibril expressed.
"The determination the Libyan people displayed during the revolution is a proof. Another proof has to do with the completion of elections in June 2012 in a transparent fashion," Jibril noted.
In response to a question on their priorities, Jibril emphasized that "Libya had to prepare a constitution based on equality of its citizens."
"Another step is to carry out a campaign towards the Libyans who would vote on the constitution," Jibril stated.
"Libyan politicians, administrators in cities and those who left the country following the revolution must come together and reach a consensus," Jibril also said.
