2024-05-02 18:48:04
During his meeting with the Vice-Presidents of the Presidential Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi and Musa Al-Koni, the US Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norlad, affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Libya’s ability to protect its sovereignty, political participation in the southern region, and the reconciliation process.
During a local tour conducted by the envoy, accompanied by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy, Norland discussed with the person in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the unity government, Al-Tahir Al-Baour, how the two countries could work together.
During the meeting, Norland renewed his emphasis on supporting the efforts led by the United Nations to unify Libya and its institutions and determine a credible map for holding elections.
The envoy discussed with the head of the National Oil Corporation, Farhat Ben Qaddara, economic stability in Libya and the expansion of relations between the two countries in the energy sector.
During his meeting with the head of the Libya Center for Strategic and Future Studies, Norland renewed his call to open a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances of the death of party member Siraj Daghman while he was under detention in Benghazi.
Norland discussed with the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, ways through which the United Nations can help Libyans protect sovereignty and restore determination to the political process led by the United Nations, according to the embassy.
During the meeting, the envoy reiterated his emphasis that the United States of America supports economic stability and holding elections in Libya.
During his meeting with officials in the Misrata Free Zone, he expressed his hope to strengthen joint relations with the United States in relevant fields.
Also in Misrata, the envoy met with the city’s Council of Notables and Elders to discuss the course of elections, national reconciliation and peace.
During his meeting with the Mayor of Misrata Municipality, Norland affirmed their support for municipal elections and empowering “a local government that responds to the needs of the Libyan people.”
During his meeting with Mohammed Al-Raid, representative of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Misrata, the envoy discussed strengthening trade relations between the two countries and strengthening the economy by increasing investment and encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Source: US Embassy in Libya
2024-05-02 18:48:04