Menfi discusses bolstering strategic cooperation with Washington in meeting with Trump's Advisor
Menfi received Boulos and his accompanying delegation at the Presidential Council's headquarters in Tripoli on Wednesday evening. According to the Presidential Council's media office, the meeting served as a key platform for exchanging views on a range of regional and international issues.
The discussion focused on the future of bilateral ties and avenues for deepening strategic cooperation, particularly in areas such as targeted investment, sustainable development, and technology localization. Menfi invited US companies to engage in reconstruction projects and knowledge transfer efforts to help ensure equitable and comprehensive development across Libya.
Menfi also stressed that 'any genuine partnership must be built on transparency and mutual respect for national sovereignty.' He noted that the Presidential Council is working to establish a strict oversight framework to regulate public spending, ensure fair distribution, and promote integrity in resource management, particularly in the oil and renewable energy sectors.
Menfi's media office added that Boulos reaffirmed US commitment to supporting Libya's stability efforts, stating that 'the US administration under President Donald Trump views Libya as a key partner in regional security, and Washington is keen to expand joint cooperation and enhance political and economic coordination with the Libyan state.' Tags: Massad Boulos Mohammad Menfi
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