National Council on U.S. Libya Relations

05/11/2026

NCUSLR extends its sincere appreciation to General James L. Jones, former U.S. National Security Advisor, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and former Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for joining our 8th Annual Conference on Capitol Hill: “Celebrating 230 Years of U.S.-Libya Relations; Quo Vadis?”

General Jones offered a strategic perspective that framed Libya not as a peripheral issue, but as central to broader regional stability. He emphasized that any serious path forward must include all of Libya’s regions, including Fezzan and the south, given their importance to border security, counter-smuggling, counterterrorism, energy access, and national integration.

His remarks emphasized the importance of a sovereign and unified Libya, civilian-controlled security institutions, transparent economic governance, stable energy production, and reduced space for malign external influence. He also emphasized that Libya’s stability requires more than political dialogue; it requires functioning national institutions, practical cooperation, and arrangements that benefit the Libyan people.

NCUSLR was honored to welcome General Jones and thanks him for contributing to a serious, constructive, and forward-looking dialogue on Libya’s stability, state-building, and stronger U.S.-Libya relations.

يتقدّم المجلس الوطني للعلاقات الأمريكية الليبية بخالص الشكر والتقدير إلى الجنرال جيمس إل. جونز، مستشار الأمن القومي الأمريكي الأسبق، والقائد الأعلى السابق لقوات الحلفاء في أوروبا، والقائد السابق لسلاح مشاة البحرية الأمريكية، على مشاركته في المؤتمر السنوي الثامن للمجلس على تلة الكابيتول: «الاحتفال بمرور 230 عامًا على العلاقات الأمريكية الليبية؛ إلى أين؟»

قدّم الجنرال جونز رؤية استراتيجية اعتبرت ليبيا ليست قضية هامشية، بل دولة محورية للاستقرار الإقليمي الأوسع. وأكد أن أي مسار جاد للمضي قدمًا يجب أن يشمل جميع أقاليم ليبيا، بما في ذلك فزان والجنوب الليبي، نظرًا لأهميتهما في أمن الحدود، ومكافحة التهريب، ومكافحة الإرهاب، والوصول إلى موارد الطاقة، وتعزيز الاندماج الوطني.

وشددت مداخلته على أهمية دعم ليبيا موحدة وذات سيادة، وبناء مؤسسات أمنية خاضعة للقيادة المدنية، وتعزيز الحوكمة الاقتصادية الشفافة، واستقرار إنتاج الطاقة، وتقليص مساحة التدخلات الخارجية السلبية. كما أكد أن استقرار ليبيا لا يتحقق بالحوار السياسي وحده، بل يتطلب مؤسسات وطنية فاعلة، وتعاونًا عمليًا، وترتيبات تصب في مصلحة الشعب الليبي.

وقد تشرّف المجلس الوطني للعلاقات الأمريكية الليبية باستضافة الجنرال جونز، ويثمّن مساهمته في إثراء حوار جاد وبنّاء حول استقرار ليبيا، وبناء الدولة، وتعزيز العلاقات الأمريكية الليبية

05/06/2026

The National Council on U.S.-Libya Relations was honored to welcome Massad Boulos, United States Senior Advisor on Arab and African Affairs, to our 8th Annual Conference on Capitol Hill, “Celebrating 230 Years of U.S.-Libya Relations: Quo Vadis?”

In his remarks, Mr. Boulos emphasized Libyan unity, stronger national institutions, transparent economic governance, and deeper cooperation across the east, west, and south. He also highlighted Libya’s first unified budget in 13 years as a landmark achievement. This success is attributed to dialogue, compromise, and coordination among Libyan stakeholders, with United States support.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Boulos for joining us and for his continued support of a Libya-led path toward stability, prosperity, and institutional unity.

تشرّف المجلس الوطني للعلاقات الأمريكية الليبية باستقبال السيد مسعد بولس، كبير مستشاري الولايات المتحدة للشؤون العربية والأفريقية، في مؤتمرنا السنوي الثامن في مبنى الكابيتول، تحت عنوان: «الاحتفال بمرور 230 عامًا على العلاقات الأمريكية الليبية: إلى أين؟»

وفي كلمته، شدّد السيد بولس على أهمية وحدة ليبيا، وتعزيز المؤسسات الوطنية، والحوكمة الاقتصادية الشفافة، وتوسيع التعاون بين شرق البلاد وغربها وجنوبها. كما سلّط الضوء على أول ميزانية موحّدة في ليبيا منذ 13 عامًا باعتبارها إنجازًا بارزًا. ويُعزى هذا النجاح إلى الحوار والتوافق والتنسيق بين الأطراف الليبية، بدعم من الولايات المتحدة.

ونتقدّم بخالص الشكر والتقدير إلى السيد بولس على مشاركته معنا، وعلى دعمه المستمر لمسار تقوده ليبيا نحو الاستقرار والازدهار والوحدة المؤسسية.

05/04/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of the U.S.-Libya Business Circuit, an initiative by the National Council on U.S.-Libya Relations, with its Inaugural Meeting on April 23, 2026, at the Rayburn House Office Building.

At a pivotal moment for U.S.-Libya economic relations, this initiative will:
• Expand access to reliable market insights
• Provide clearer regulatory and sector-specific context
• Connect stakeholders with credible local networks

By bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and experts, the Business Circuit aims to advance responsible, informed, and sustainable economic engagement.

Thank you to those who joined us. We look forward to building this effort together.

04/20/2026

Reminder: Join us this Friday April 24, 2026 in Washington, D.C. for a high-level gathering on the future of U.S.-Libya relations, "Celebrating 230 Years of U.S.-Libya Relations;
Quo Vadis?" featuring distinguished policymakers, experts, and leaders.

Featured speakers include Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, General James L. Jones, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) & Former National Security Advisor, and distinguished voices from the Libyan House of Representatives.

Register today: https://www.ncuslr.org/annual-conference-2026

04/11/2026

The National Council on US Libya Relations wishes to congratulate all Libyans on their ability to produce a unified budget after many years of wrangling and divisions between executive and legislative bodies in Tripolitania and Cyrenaica. Thanks are extended to the US teams with the leadership of SE Massad Boulos for their stewardship and guidance.

04/09/2026

New speakers have been added to the program for the National Council on U.S.–Libya Relations’ 8th Annual Conference, including U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, representatives from the Libyan House of Representatives, Professor Ali Abdullatif Ahmida, and other distinguished participants.

Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026 in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill for an important conversation on U.S.–Libya relations and the future of engagement.

Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Register today:
🔗 ncuslr.org/annual-conference-2026

03/31/2026

The program for the National Council on U.S.–Libya Relations' 8th Annual Conference has been updated and we hope to see you there.

The conference takes place Friday, April 24, 2026, in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Register today:
🔗 ncuslr.org/annual-conference-2026

03/08/2026

We are pleased to share the program and updated speaker list for the National Council on U.S.–Libya Relations' 8th Annual Conference, taking place on Friday, April 24, 2026, in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

This year's conference commemorates more than two centuries of U.S.–Libya diplomatic engagement and will explore practical pathways for strengthened cooperation in national security, economic development, and institutional partnership.

View the full program and secure your spot — advance registration is required.

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Limited seating available.

https://www.ncuslr.org/annual-conference-2026

02/19/2026

We are pleased to announce our distinguished speakers for the National Council on U.S.-Libya Relations 8th Annual Conference, taking place on Friday, April 24, 2026, in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

This year’s conference commemorates more than two centuries of U.S.–Libya diplomatic engagement, beginning with the 1796 Treaty of Peace between the United States and the state of Tripoli. As Libya and the United States navigate a pivotal moment in their relationship, the 8th annual conference will explore practical pathways for strengthened cooperation in national security, economic development, and institutional partnership.

The full program will be announced soon, with additional distinguished speakers and panel details to follow.

Stay tuned for upcoming updates.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-council-on-us-libya-relations-8th-annual-conference-tickets-1983161212572

02/08/2026

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01/10/2026

NCUSLR 8th Annual Conference
April 24, 2026
Gold Room, Rayburn House Office Building - Washington, DC

The year 1796 marked the beginning of formal U.S.–Libya relations through the Treaty of Peace between the United States and the state of Tripoli. Since then, the relationship has evolved through Ottoman and Italian colonial rule, independence, Cold War dynamics, periods of confrontation and isolation, and, more recently, renewed engagement, shaping one of the longest diplomatic ties in the region.

The National Council on U.S.–Libya Relations 8th Annual Conference will commemorate this complex history and explore future cooperation in national security, economic development, political dialogue, and regional engagement. As always, the conference will bring together leading voices for one of the most authoritative forums on Libya and U.S.–Libya relations.

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