Libyan PM Dbeibah offers $70 billion economic partnership to US President's advisor
According to the Prime Minister's media office, Dbeibah emphasized the National Unity Government's keenness to build economic partnerships with the US that would pave the way for major American companies to participate in development and investment projects.
The office added that the Libyan government team presented a detailed proposal outlining strategic economic partnership opportunities worth approximately $70 billion. These include ready-to-launch projects in the sectors of energy, minerals, electricity, infrastructure, and telecommunications, providing a structured and direct pathway for US investment in the Libyan market.
The meeting also addressed recent developments in Libya's oil sector, particularly regarding new opportunities in both offshore and onshore blocks, as well as ongoing efforts to boost transparency and achieve sustainable returns within a stable energy framework.
Discussions extended to the Palestinian issue, as Dbeibah - according to his media office - strongly condemned the crimes, starvation, and ongoing aggression faced by the Palestinian people in Gaza. Dbeibah also stressed the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, lifting of the blockade, and protection of civilians from the ravages of war.
Meanwhile, Boulos expressed the US administration's support for stability efforts in Libya, reaffirming Washington's interest in continuing coordination and expanding areas of cooperation with the National Unity Government.
Boulos arrived in Tripoli earlier on Wednesday as part of a visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring prospects for strategic partnership between the two countries.
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