The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Jeremy Berndt, stated that he discussed the ongoing crisis surrounding the Central Bank of Libya with the advisor to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Ibrahim Dbeibeh and the Minister of State, Adel Jumaa. He emphasized the urgent need to reach a consensus through the mediation of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, along with addressing the legitimate concerns of many Libyans about the closure of oil fields, which impacts resources belonging to all Libyan people.

Berndt added that the technocratic integrity, credibility, and legitimacy of key economic institutions are essential for Libya’s prosperity and stability. He explained that for long-term stability and development, the concerned parties must also agree on a transparent and accountable distribution of oil revenues to benefit all regions of Libya.

He concluded by saying, “I appreciate the opportunity to exchange views on ways to strengthen the partnership between Libya and the United States.”