Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Traveled to Portugal, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, September 4-7, 2008 [more]
Assistant Secretary Welch Briefs on U.S.-Libya Relations
Assistant Secretary Welch (Sept. 2): "We intend in this visit to cover a number of issues. First, we want to advance our bilateral relationship, which we think is in the interest of both countries. Second, we want to pay some attention to some of the regional issues, and by that I mean the ones up in North Africa, broadly speaking, but then also the Middle East in general, and then exchange views with the Libyan leadership and others on international events as well." Full Text
Fact Sheets on Libya Released September 2, 2008
Libya Claims Settlement
 On August 14, 2008, the United States and Libya signed a comprehensive claims settlement agreement in Tripoli. The agreement is designed to provide rapid recovery of fair compensation for American nationals with terrorism-related claims against Libya. It will also address Libyan claims arising from previous U.S. military actions. Remarks by Assistant Secretary Welch | Press Statement | U.S. Libya Joint Statement
Libya: Passage of Legislation on Compensation for Claims
Secretary Rice (Aug. 1): "Yesterday, Congress passed important legislation that will further efforts to obtain fair compensation for American citizens in their claims against the Libyan government. I applaud the Congress’ action. We hope administration efforts, working with the Congress, will help our fellow citizens close a painful chapter in their lives. The United States also looks forward to expanding its relationship with Libya and its people as we resolve contentious issues from the past." |
