The high-level (Tripoli based) Libyan government delegation visiting Washington, D.C., continued its high-level meetings with US representatives in the American capital last week, including businesses and trade associations. The meetings were taking part on the margins of the 2025 World Bank IMF Autumn Spring Meetings.
US Treasury Department
Last Thursday (24 April) the Tripoli government reported that it held a meeting with the US Treasury Department to discuss ways to enhance financial cooperation and address common economic challenges.
The discussion focused on transparency in wealth management, addressing public debt, and combating money laundering, where it was agreed to develop a common roadmap to support fiscal reforms and ensure economic stability.
The delegation reviewed the efforts of the government, led by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, to improve the business environment and enhance transparency by including Libya in the “Business Readiness” report, and developing financial policies that achieve justice and sustainability.
The U.S. side, the Tripoli government reported, praised the progress made, stressing its readiness to support Libya with technical expertise and organise periodic meetings to follow up on the implementation of the roadmap and build joint initiatives.
The Tripoli government said the meeting represents an important step towards consolidating the economic partnership between the two countries and advancing reforms that ensure a stable and sustainable financial future for Libya.
The Acting Libyan Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadig, headed the delegation which included a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) and head of the executive team for the Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Mana, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Advisor to the Minister of Oil and Gas, and a representative of the Ministry of Oil and Gas.
The US delegation included Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for the Middle East and Africa, Eric Mayer, and Executive Director Anthony Marcus, along with a team of Department experts.
US Department of Commerce
On the same day the Tripoli government reported that its delegation met with senior officials of the US Department of Commerce at its Washington DC headquarters to discuss prospects for economic cooperation between Libya and the United States.
The Libyan side was headed by the Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadig, the Chairman of the Executive Team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects and a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Mustafa Al-Mana, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade for Commercial Affairs, and a representative of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
On the US side, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Trade, Thomas Bronze, in the presence of the Deputy Director of the North Africa and Middle East Department, who is in charge of the Libyan file at the Ministry, and Thomas Blaubash.
The meeting addressed partnership opportunities in the oil and gas, renewable energy, minerals, health, telecommunications, and technology sectors, and ways to create conditions for the return of American companies to the Libyan market.
U.S. officials, the Tripoli government reported, affirmed their growing interest in the Libyan market, praising the positive shifts in the business environment and their willingness to support strategic partnerships.
The Libyan delegation, the Tripoli government further reported, was also officially invited to participate in an expanded meeting in Washington that includes senior officials concerned with trade and investment, as well as American companies interested in investing in Libya.
This meeting comes in the context of activating the Trade and Investment Agreement (TIFA) and the Libyan-American Council on Trade and Investment, and represents an advanced step towards building an economic partnership that serves sustainable development in Libya.
Senior officials and experts from state institutions, companies and USLBA
The Tripoli government also reported on Thursday that its high-level delegation met in Washington, DC several of senior officials and experts from state institutions, including the American-Libyan Business Association (USLBA) and prominent American companies, as well as officials from the US Department of State.
The Libyan delegation included a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) and head of the executive team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Mana, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, Advisor to the Minister of Oil and Gas, a representative of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), a member of the executive team, a representative of the Ministry of Oil and Gas, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company for Renewable Energies.
The US delegation included David Mack of the Atlantic Council, McMoore of ConocoPhillips and Lydia Gabbs of the USLBA, along with representatives from Honeywell, Strauss Energy, New America and the U.S. Department of State.
The meeting discussed ways to establish strategic economic partnerships between Libya and the United States, with a focus on the oil and gas sectors, renewable energy, information technology and digital security.
Joint working committee formed to follow up on proposed initiatives
It was agreed to form a joint working committee to follow up on the proposed initiatives, develop a plan to facilitate the entry of American companies into the Libyan market, and develop joint projects in the fields of energy and digital infrastructure during 2025.
The “Business Ready” report, Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), Libyan American Council for Trade & Investment
The delegation also reviewed the government’s efforts to reform the business environment, which include the inclusion of Libya in the “Business Ready” report, the activation of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), and the Libyan American Council for Trade and Investment, with the aim of attracting foreign investments and providing incentives and facilities to international companies.
Official invitation to Tripoli trade events
The delegation extended an official invitation to participate in two prominent economic events, namely the African Gas Forum to be held in Tripoli in November 2025, and the Libya Energy and Economy Summit scheduled for January 2026, as strategic stations for launching major investment projects.
At the end of the meeting, the Tripoli government reported, representatives of the USLBA praised the reform steps taken by the Libyan government, stressing their commitment to supporting joint initiatives and enhancing connectivity between American companies and opportunities in the Libyan market.
Acting Oil Minister Abdel Sadeg meets Senior Advisor to the US President, Massad Boulos
Last Thursday (24 April), the Tripoli based Libyan government also reported that its Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadeg, met with the Senior Advisor to the US President, Massad Boulos, as part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Libya and the United States in the field of energy.
The meeting dealt with ways to develop Libyan American partnerships in the oil and gas sectors, where the minister reviewed the government’s plan to increase oil production in line with the aspirations of the global market, in addition to raising gas export rates to support stability in global supplies.
The two sides also discussed investment opportunities in renewable energy projects, in light of Libya’s move towards diversifying energy sources.
The meeting stressed the importance of continuing technical and investment coordination between Libyan and American institutions, and opening new horizons for cooperation to serve the interests of the two countries.
Extensive meeting with several senior US State Department officials
On Friday (25 April), the Tripoli government reported that its high-level delegation held an extensive meeting with several senior US State Department officials, within the framework of strengthening cooperation relations between Libya and the United States, and discussing political and economic files of common interest, especially the development of the energy sector.
The meeting also addressed a number of strategic issues, foremost of which are the efforts of the Tripoli government to develop oil and gas production, and its plans to increase gas supplies to meet growing global demand.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the regional and international political and economic situation, and the challenges associated with them.
The delegation also stressed the Tripoli government’s commitment to the principles of transparency and disclosure, and working to improve resource management, which contributes to advancing development in the country.
The US side included Timothy Lenderking, the US Department of State’s Senior Officer for Near Eastern Affairs, Richard Norland, the US President’s Special Envoy for Libya, Josh Harris, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Africa Affairs, the US State Department’s Libya Officer, and David Linfield.
Headed by the Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadig, the Libyan side included the Chairman of the Executive Team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects and a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Mustafa Al-Mana, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company for Renewable Energies.
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Trade and Investment Council (TIFA) and the Libyan American Council for Trade and Investment
On Saturday (26 April), the Tripoli government reported that its delegation held a meeting with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), with the participation of the Trade and Investment Council (TIFA) and the Libyan American Council for Trade and Investment.
The meeting, the Tripoli government said, came in the context of continuing efforts to expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation, and as a continuation of the joint path towards strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.
It reported that the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in the fields of oil and gas, renewable energies, health, digital transformation, infrastructure, and digital payments.
The Tripoli delegation, it continued, reviewed the vision of Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, to enhance the investment environment and provide facilities for American companies operating in Libya.
The U.S. side, the Tripoli government reported, also affirmed its commitment to expand the U.S. Customs Concessions (GSP) program for Libya, enhancing Libyan exports to the U.S. market, as well as supporting efforts to improve Libya’s ranking on international trade lists.
