The Libyan delegation, which included the Ministers of Oil and Transportation, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, the official spokesman for the Government of National Unity, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Corporation, held a meeting with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Affairs in Washington, D.C..
The two sides discussed “the importance of the strategic projects implemented by the National Unity Government and their role in reducing the energy deficit and enhancing the stability of global markets, most notably the project to transport gas from Africa to Europe via Nigeria and Libya.”
The meeting also discussed “promising investment opportunities in the Libyan energy sector, especially in the fields of oil, gas, and renewable energy.” Ways to facilitate the return of leading American companies to contribute to enhancing production according to the National Oil Corporation’s plan were reviewed, in addition to discussing the necessary steps to activate the Libyan American Council. “For trade and investment, which contributes to opening the door to American investments in the Libyan market.”
The Minister of Oil affirmed “Libya’s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals by reducing emissions of toxic gases and carbon dioxide, while seeking to reach a zero emissions rate by 2030, stressing the importance of international support to enable Libya to achieve this goal.”
The meeting also touched on “preparations related to the Energy Summit in its third session, scheduled for next January, which represents an opportunity to enhance international cooperation in the field of energy and support sustainable investments.”
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