The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that its large, high-level delegation – visiting Washington DC from 3 to 12 September – held an expanded meeting in the US capital with US Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Affairs Massad Boulos and officials from the US Department of State’s Near East Bureau.
Economic partnership discussed
The meeting discussed the economic partnership between Libya and the United States, with a focus on enhancing joint investment in the oil and gas, renewable energy, health, mining, telecommunications, electricity, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.
Issuance of US visas to Libyan citizens
The discussions also addressed facilitating the issuance of US visas to Libyan citizens as a step toward supporting economic cooperation and trade exchange.
Increasing US investments in Libya’s hydrocarbon sector
The two sides emphasized the importance of increasing US investments in the oil and gas sector, developing fields, and increasing production, as well as exploring promising opportunities in the mining sector, which would contribute to building long-term strategic partnerships.
The Libyan delegation reiterated its government’s commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision of promoting development and stability and building strong economic relations with the United States.
The delegation included the head of the executive team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects, the acting Minister of Oil and Gas, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority, the Director of the Americas Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the Director of the International Cooperation Office at the Ministry of Oil and Gas.
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Largest-ever Libyan government delegation to visit Washington first week of September
