Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj of Libya

President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj of Libya to the White House on December 1, 2017. President Trump looks forward to discussing the bilateral ties between the United States and Libya and reaffirming the United States' support for the Government of National Accord, and commitment to helping the Libyan people realize a more stable, unified, and prosperous future. The President and the Prime Minister will also discuss the importance of the political reconciliation effort being facilitated by the United Nations within the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement, as well as counterterrorism cooperation and ways to expand bilateral engagement in several areas.