Ghat's representative in Parliament, Saleh Himma, presented his credentials on Tuesday to the Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Libya to Algeria.

A statement by the Algerian Foreign Ministry said Lamamra and Himma's meeting constituted an opportunity to review the "brotherly and cooperative relations that bind the two countries and nations," as well as the latest developments in the political and security situation in Libya.

According to the statement, both sides stressed the need to intensify and coordinate efforts to achieve democratic institutions under a comprehensive Libyan reconciliation, hoping that this would end differences and achieve security and stability in the country.

Lamamra welcomed the new Libyan ambassador, assuring all support and cooperation from the Algerian authorities to carry out his duties in the best conditions.

For his part, Ambassador Himma expressed his gratitude to the Algerian authorities for their position towards the Libyan crisis and affirmed his commitment to contribute to efforts aimed at raising bilateral relations to the highest levels.