Libya and U.S. hold follow-up meeting on trade and investment cooperation

Libya's government in Tripoli reported on a recent meeting of the Libyan-American Strategic Partnership Team. The session focused on advancing cooperation with the United States within the framework of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), acting on directives from Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba to enhance bilateral partnership.

The team reviewed and adopted its report for the first half of 2026. This document details the progress and outcomes achieved, including agreements and meetings held with U.S. counterparts. Significant advancements were noted in key sectors such as oil and gas, natural resources, mining, aviation, trade, and investment.

Further discussions addressed several executive files involving American companies and institutions. These included ongoing cooperation with Boeing, a partnership between the National Mining Corporation and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and initiatives aimed at improving the business environment to encourage American companies to enter the Libyan market. The meeting was attended by several key Libyan officials, including the Minister of Oil and Gas and the Minister of Economy and Trade.