H.E. Naji Mohammed Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, and his accompanying team met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Joshua Harris, and U.S. Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, along with their team on the 28th of October, 2024.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Special Envoy extended their congratulations on the recent appointments of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and the Central Bank of Libya’s Board of Directors, along with the progress made in strengthening transparency and implementing good governance, supporting the institution’s independence from political disputes. They also welcomed the Central Bank’s plans to enhance cash availability, improve banking service quality, regulate the foreign exchange market, and reinforce governance within Libya’s banking sector. Additionally, they emphasized collaboration on economic policies to achieve stability for the country and reaffirmed their support for the Central Bank’s leadership and autonomy.