The east-based Libyan parliament slammed the Algerian government for failing to recognize the government of stability headed by Fathi Bashagha.
Algiers has instead opted to continue to support the Government of National Unity, headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah.
This is the first time the parliament openly criticizes Algeria in defending Bashagha's government, which it backed by a vote of confidence in March.
Head of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee, Youssef al-Aqoury deemed Algeria's ongoing refusal to recognize Bashagha's government and keep supporting the GNU as meddling in Libya's internal affairs and a violation of the country's sovereignty.
He noted the Algerian position "has never supported the stability of the Libyan people," while the two neighbors enjoy historic and social relations.
Moreover, he highlighted how Libya had stood by the Algerian people in their struggle against colonization.
"We therefore, question the position of the Algerian government, which has completely dismissed all fraternal relations and Libya's sovereignty," he added.
Dbeibah had visited Algeria on April 18 where he held talks with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Tebboune said at the time that his country supports the Libyan government that is backed by the international community, meaning the GNU.
There can be no solution in Libya without returning to the people, he added.
He urged the need for Libya to hold parliamentary elections so that legitimacy can be restored to the people.
Only the parliament decides the shape of the new government, he added.
Aqoury dismissed the statements, saying the GNU lost its legitimacy when confidence was withdrawn from it and its replacement voted in.
Some countries have exploited the chaos in Libya by looting its oil and mineral wealth, he went on to say, without naming a country in particular.
Those parties hope to see crisis persist in Libya so that they could achieve their narrow interests, he added.
History will attest to those who helped restore stability and peace in Libya, he stressed.
