The US Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norland said on Monday that attempting to replace the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) by force can result in Libya losing access to international financial markets.
Norland added in a post on the US embassy’s “X” account that disputes over distribution of Libya’s wealth must be settled through transparent, inclusive negotiations toward a unified, consensus-based budget.
Norland met with Central Bank of Libya’s Governor Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir to discuss the concerning armed group mobilizations around CBL headquarters.
“The emergence of yet another set of confrontations between armed groups in recent days highlights the ongoing risks posed by the political stalemate in Libya. Threats to the security of the CBL staff and operations are unacceptable. Like Libya’s other sovereign institutions, the CBL’s integrity must be protected.” He said.
Earlier, the Central Bank of Libya said that Al-Kabir briefed Norland during the meeting on "the latest developments regarding the Central Bank and the increasing threats to its security and the safety of its employees and systems."
It added that the US envoy reaffirmed Washington's full support for the Central Bank of Libya in the face of those threats and for maintaining the stability of the Central Bank in order to carry out its assigned role to full extent.
