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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
The US-Libya Business Association is the only bilateral US association focusing on the United States and Libya. It was organized to enhance the US-Libya relationship, educate the public about its importance, and facilitate the commercial and diplomatic dialogue between the two countries. The USLBA 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 inquires about our program and the benefits of membership. Please contact us at info@us-lba.org.
NEWS
US Ambassador to Libya speaks in Princeton: Ambassador Gene Cretz spoke at Princeton University about US-Libya relations December 4, 2009. His prepared remarks can be read here.
Libyan Leader Addresses the UN General Assembly: On September 23, 2009, H.E. Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi, Leader of the Revolution, add
ressed the UN General Assembly during a visit to New York City.
- Official Summary Statement and Video of Qadhafi's Address
- Qadhafi's Address to the Council on Foreign Relations
- Qadhafi's Interview with TIME
- Qadhafi's Interview with Fareed Zakaria GPS
- Qadhafi's Interview with Larry King Live
Libyan Takes Helm of UN General Assembly: On September 16, 2009, Libyan diplomat Ali Treki took the helm of the UN General Assembly. Read the Associated Press article here.
US State Department Official Visited Libya: This September, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman visited Tripoli.
Libya Celebrates 40th Anniversary: This September, Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 1969 revolution.
USLBA Transitions Management to NFTC: The USLBA Board of Directors has transitioned management of the association to the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC). Read the full press release here.
Obama Greets Qadhafi: On July 9, 2009, President Barack Obama became the first US president to exchange a face-to-face greeting with the Libyan leader, Colonel Moammar Qadhafi.
US Now Accepting Applications for All Non-Immigrant Visas: On March 25, 2009, the Consular section of the US Embassy in Tripoli began accepting all non-immigrant visa categories.
New Passport Requirement for Entry into Libya: The Libyan Government recently reinstituted 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 more information please see the announcement from the Libyan People's Bureau in Washington, DC, which includes a detailed description of the requirement and contact information for approved translators.
USLBA EVENTS
The USLBA regularly hosts a variety of events for its members, including several off-the-record discussions. Below is an example of some of the more prominent events the USLBA has hosted recently.
On April 24, 2009, the USLBA held a private lunch briefing with the US Ambassador to Libya, Ambassador Gene Cretz.
On February 10, 2009, the USLBA hosted a luncheon honoring the Libyan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Ali S. Aujali. (Photos)
On January 29, 2009, the USLBA met with the Regional Director for the Middle East & North Africa from the US Trade & Development Agency.
On October 15, 2008, the USLBA hosted a luncheon in honor of the Libyan Secretary of the General People's Committee for Planning. (Photos)
The USLBA led the second USLBA trade mission to Libya from June 23 - 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:
- Head of the Libyan Customs Agency
- Secretary General of the National Planning Council
- Chairman of the People's Committee of the National Oil Company
- Secretary of the General People's Committee for Economy, Trade, & Investment
- Charge d'Affairs of the US Embassy in Tripoli
- The Department of Infrastructure & Housing
- The Libyan Businessmen Council
On November 14, 2007, the USLBA hosted a luncheon in honor of the Libyan Secretary of the General People's Committee of Economy, Trade, & Investment. (Photos)
On November 5, 2007, the USLBA hosted the Second Annual USLBA Policy Conference. Featured guests included:
Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Libya's Deputy Secretary for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation
- Chairman & Executive Director, Libyan Investment Corporation
- Chief of the Libyan People's Bureau, Washington, DC
- Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the US & Foreign Commercial Service
- Assistant US Trade Representative for Europe & the Middle East
- Senior Advisor, Covington & Burling
- Ambassador Thomas Pickering, Vice Chairman, Hills & Company
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
- Senior Advisor for Science Partnerships, US Department of State.
For more information, please email info@us-lba.org