A Ministerial delegation from the Tripoli based Libyan government held a series of important meetings with several US officials in Washington DC, the government reported yesterday.
The Libyan delegation included the ministers of oil and transportation, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, the official government spokesman, and a member of the board of directors of the Libyan Investment Authority.
The meetings aimed at strengthening international partnerships and developing vital sectors in Libya.
National Security Advisor for North Africa at the White House David Linfield
The delegation met with National Security Advisor for North Africa at the White House David Linfield to discuss vital files, including the Libyan government’s vision to stimulate the return of foreign companies to Libya, the development of infrastructure for the aviation and oil sectors, in addition to the efforts of the National Oil Corporation to increase production.
The two sides also discussed the government’s programme to coordinate economic policies “trade, monetary and financial” through the Supreme Council for Economic Policies, the file of reopening the US embassy in Tripoli, and ways to finance strategic projects and provide investment guarantees.
Meeting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Africa and the Middle East Joshua Falls
In a meeting met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Africa and the Middle East Joshua Falls, discussions focused on strengthening energy cooperation, with a focus on the return of U.S. oil companies to invest in developing Libya’s oil and gas infrastructure, which contributes to supporting the Libyan economy and achieving development goals.
Meeting with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Affairs
Meanwhile, in the meeting with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Affairs, the two sides discussed the importance of strategic projects implemented by the Tripoli government and its role in reducing the energy deficit and enhancing the stability of global markets, especially the project to transport gas from Africa to Europe via Nigeria and Libya.
The meeting also addressed promising investment opportunities in the Libyan energy sector, especially in the fields of oil, gas, and renewable energy. They reviewed ways to facilitate the return of leading American companies to contribute to enhancing production in accordance with the National Oil Corporation plan, in addition to discussing the necessary steps to activate the Libyan American Council for Trade and Investment, which contributes to opening the door for US investments in the Libyan market.
The Minister of Oil affirmed Libya’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by reducing toxic gas and carbon dioxide emissions, while striving to reach zero emissions by 2030, stressing the importance of international support to enable Libya to achieve this goal.
The meeting also touched on preparations for the third session of the Energy Summit, scheduled for next January, which represents an opportunity to enhance international cooperation in the field of energy and support sustainable investments.
