Sections

The Embassy’s Political Section supports bilateral relations between the State of Libya and the United States. It also comprises the media and economic affairs units. The Political Section communicates with various U.S. authorities, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations. It prepares reports for the Libyan Government on Libyan-U.S. relations. The office also researches and oversees the impact of U.S. policy on Libya.

The Political Section follows up on Congressional hearings related to Libyan affairs as well as statements made by the U.S. Administration and Congress. The Political Section team attends think tank events in Washington, DC, and drafts reports on expert opinions.

Moreover, the Political Section coordinates visits by various Libyan officials to the United States to further discussions on bilateral collaboration and understanding between the two nations. It also facilitates the signing of various important memorandums of understanding and renewals of agreements. The office communicates with its counterparts in other nation's embassies in Washington, D.C.

The Political Section includes a media affairs unit, which follows up on the Embassy’s communication plan and acts as a liaison between the media and the Embassy. It further provides information to U.S. media outlets and newspapers. The media affairs unit produces updates and press releases on the Embassy's activities.

The Political Section also has an economic affairs unit, which updates the public on economic matters related to Libya as well as business opportunities. The unit participates in economic forums held in the United States that are related to Libyan affairs, and it organizes economic delegation visits between Libya and the United States. The unit serves as a point of contact for the representatives of U.S. companies interested in working in or with Libya. It also promotes the establishment of economic treaties and agreements between Libya and the United States.