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Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 14, 2008


U.S. - Libya Joint Statement - Comprehensive Claims Settlement Agreement

Below is the text of a joint statement by the United States and Libya issued today in Tripoli, Libya following the August 14 signing of a comprehensive claims settlement agreement.

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The United States and Libya concluded a comprehensive claims settlement agreement on August 14 in Tripoli. Both parties welcomed the establishment of a process to provide fair compensation for their respective nationals, and thereby turn their focus to the future of their bilateral relationship. They also underscored the benefits an expansion of ties would provide for both countries as well as for the American and Libyan peoples.

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Released on August 14, 2008

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