Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy Jeremy Brent stressed the critical importance of “technocratic integrity” and the independence of the Central Bank, in order to strengthen the Libyan economy and its position in the international financial system.
Brent added that appointing an efficient board of directors to strengthen the governance of the Central Bank, in addition to taking practical measures to ensure that Libya’s revenues are spent transparently and fairly for the benefit of all Libyans, is critical for Libya.
Brent welcomed the agreement between the two Houses of Representatives on a new leadership for the Central Bank and the appointment of a governor and his deputy, highlighting the importance of technical cooperation between the Central Bank and the United States of America.
Brent also discussed with a delegation from the National Unity Government the views on the Libyan political process, and stressed his country’s joint support for the mediation efforts undertaken by the UN mission, in addition to ways to continue strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides.
Security-wise, Brent discussed the security situation in Tripoli and along Libya’s borders, and stressed his country’s support for efforts aimed at unifying the security forces, noting the important role played by civil society organizations operating in Libya.
He discussed his efforts to promote justice and the rule of law in Libya, as well as ways the United States can support the important work his office is doing to cooperate with the Attorney General’s Office.
This came during a series of meetings held by Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Brent in Tripoli, during which he met with the new Central Bank Governor, Naji Issa, along with Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi and Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour.
Brent also met with the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Adel Jumaa, and the Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ibrahim Dabaiba, in addition to the Chairman of the Planning and Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, Omar Tantoush.
Source: US Embassy in Tripoli “X”