ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION

The US-Libya Business Association was organized to enhance commercial relations between the United States and Libya, educate the public about their importance, and facilitate the commercial and diplomatic dialogue between the two countries. The association is a non-profit, member-based organization that sponsors regular policy conferences, briefing sessions and major events featuring senior US and Libyan officials.

The USLBA welcomes inquiries about our program and the benefits of membership. Please contact us at info@us-lba.org

NEWS

New Passport Requirement for Entry into Libya:  The Libyan government recently reinstated a rule requiring the official translation of a foreigner’s biographic page from his/her passport into Arabic, even if the person has a valid visa.  For a more information please see the announcement from the Libyan's People's Bureau in Washington, DC which includes a detailed description of the requirement and contact information for approved translators.

RECENT EVENTS

USLBA led the Second USLBA Trade Mission to Libya from June 23 to June 27, 2008 with 14 members from 11 companies (Photos)

The trade delegation met with the following individuals and groups during its successful week-long trip:

• Dr. Amer El-Dlew, Head of the Libyan Customs Agency
• Dr. Mahmoud Gebrel, Secretary General of the National Planning Council
• Dr. Shokri Ghanem, Chairman of the People's Committee of the National Oil Company
• HE Ali al-Issawi, Secretary of the GPC for Economy, Trade, and Investment
• Chris Stevens, Charge d'Affairs of the US Embassy in Tripoli
• The Department of Infrastructure and Housing
• The Libyan Businessmen Council

On November 14th, the USLBA hosted a luncheon in honor of H.E. Dr. Ali Abdullah Al-Issawi, Libyan Secretary of Economy, Trade, and Investment in Washington, DC. (photos)

On November 5, 2007, the USLBA hosted the Second Annual USLBA Policy Conference. Featured Guests included:

On October 24th, 2007, the USLBA hosted  a luncheon in honor of H.E. Taher E. Jehaimi, Libyan Secretary of the General People’s Committee for Planning.    Dr. Jehami is a key member of Libya's economic team, and a leading interlocutor for Libya with the World Bank and IMF. 

On October 1st, 2007, the USLBA hosted a dinner in honor of His Excellency Abdurrahman Shalgham, Secretary of the General People’s Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation of The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.  The dinner was held in New York City.  (photos)

The USLBA EAC members met with David Welch, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs on August 13th. 

The USLBA hosted a lunch for the Department of State's new Libya Desk Officer, Amanda Johnson; and Margaret (Maggie) Nardi, the new Deputy Director for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.   

On March 28^th the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the US-Libya Business Association, held a half day event entitled Libya: Growing Opportunities for U.S. Exporters.  The event was held in Arlington, VA. 

Trade Mission to Libya. USLBA led a 12 delegation trade mission to Libya 4-7 that included meetings with  Abdel-Rahman Shalqam, Foreign Secretary;   Taher E. Jehaimi, Secretary of Planning; Abdel Hafeez Zelitni, Secretary of the General Planning Council; Shukri Ghanem, Chairman of NOC, Taib Safi, Secretary of Economy, Trade & Investment;  Buzaid Dorda, Chairman of the Infrastructure and Housing Authority, NOC Board Members; Ambassador Charles Cecil, Charge d’ Affairs; Visiting Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Energy (Photo: USLBA meeting with Dr.  Zelitni, Secretary of the General Planning Council).  Further Information on USLBA Trade Mission

(Past  Events)

LIBYA NEWS

The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls published a new ITAR for libya in the February 7 Federal Register. The new rule loosened the previous arms embargo that had been in place on Libya.  Please see announcement in February 7th Federal Register

 

US Department of Commerce Issues New Export Control Regulations for Libya. 
Please see announcement in August 31st Federal Register. 

 

US Removes Libya from the List of State Sponsors of Terror.

 On July 13, 2006 the State Department released the text of a formal determination that removes Libya from the list of states that support terrorism.  As a result, the legal rationale is terminated for the remaining U.S. sanctions against Libya.  Please see announcement in July 13th Federal Register

(More News)

For more information or to register, please email info@us-lba.org

Sen. Lugar, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,  addressed members and guests of the USLBA at the Monocle Restaurant on March 24th.  Following his remarks, Sen. Lugar conversed with those in attendance, including  David Goldwyn, Executive Director of the USLBA.