Libya's prime minister-designate Fathi Bashagha announced on Monday he was kicking off consultations to form a new government.
In televised remarks, he said his consultations "will guarantee the effective political participation of all sides."
He revealed that he has received calls of congratulations from whom he described as "friendly and fraternal" countries over his designation.
"They expressed their support for the formation of the new government," added Bashagha.
"We will forge ahead in forming a government and it will be presented before the parliament withing the set deadline," he vowed.
"We hope it will enjoy the confidence of MPs and that the transition of power will take place peacefully," he continued.
Meanwhile, 40 lawmakers of the east-based parliament urged in a joint statement on Monday Bashagha to speed up the formation of the government.
They slammed the head of the interim Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah,for "his coup against the legitimate authorities that had granted him their trust in running the country."
Rather, he chose to revolt against legitimacy in order to remain power, they added.
They accused him of obstructing "the elections after all his attempts to restore the parliament's trust in him failed."
They urged the United Nations mission and international community to respect the legitimate authorities in Libya and refrain from meddling in parliament and state affairs.
