Yesterday, National Oil Corporation stated that Chairman Mustafa Sanalla met US Ambassador Norland in prder to discuss the economic and humanitarian impact of recent attacks on Tripoli port and the blockades of oil facilities.
In a statement, Sanalla said, “The events of the last few days and weeks means that the Libyan economy is sliding into a crisis and more Libyans are suffering. The on the port of Tripoli is totally unacceptable. Hospitals, schools, and public services are experiencing power and fuel shortages due to the actions of those who seek to divide Libya.
“US Ambassador Norland and I agreed that the oil and gas sector must be allowed to operate for the benefit of all Libyans, as it represents the only income for state. That means ending the blockade, which is doing severe damage to the economy of country,” Sanalla added.
NOC stressed that it is doing everything possible to support a sustainable solution for an end to the violence that is tearing Libya apart, “The situation is becoming critical as vital public services are prevented from operating and people attempt to provoke an escalation of violence.” Sanalla said.
On the other hand, Ambassador Norland expressed the US Governments’ deep concern over the February 18, attacks against the commercial port of Tripoli, which only served to prevent crucial deliveries of fuel for civilian use and compound the suffering of the Libyan people.
Mustafa Sanalla added, “I am hopeful that the US will continue their efforts to broker peace so that Libya’s economy can slowly rebuild and work towards prosperity for all Libyan people.”