During the visit of the USS Mount Whitney to Tripoli, several high-ranking U.S. officials interacted with important Libyan military and civilian representatives. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson, the Commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, Special Envoy Ambassador Richard Norland, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt were part of the delegation.
Key Libyan figures involved in the discussions included Chief of Defense Staff General Mohammed Haddad, Vice President of the Presidency Council Abdullah Lafi, Acting Foreign Minister Taher ElBaour, Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Abdulsalam Zubi, the Prime Minister’s National Security Advisor Ibrahim Dabaiba, and Audit Bureau Chair Khaled Shakshak.
The talks focused on strengthening U.S.-Libya military relationships and supporting Libya's military integration efforts. The U.S. expressed its commitment to working with Libya in the areas of security, economy, and politics to promote stability and prosperity in the region.