Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
10TRIPOLI6
2010-01-05 16:12:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Tripoli
Cable title:
LIBYA: SECTION 565 WAIVER OF PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING
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UNCLAS TRIPOLI 000006
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND NEA/RA; STATE PLEASE PASS TO USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM AL ECON AMGT ASUP AFIN LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA: SECTION 565 WAIVER OF PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING
WITH FIRMS COMPLYING WITH AL BOYCOTT
REF: STATE 128056
UNCLAS TRIPOLI 000006
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND NEA/RA; STATE PLEASE PASS TO USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM AL ECON AMGT ASUP AFIN LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA: SECTION 565 WAIVER OF PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING
WITH FIRMS COMPLYING WITH AL BOYCOTT
REF: STATE 128056
1. (U) The Government of Libya (GOL) does not maintain
diplomatic relations with Israel. Local firms are required by
national law to comply with the Arab League (AL) boycott, and
would therefore not be able to sign the required U.S.
certification without exposing themselves to civil and/or
criminal penalties. Post accordingly requests a waiver of the
AL boycott certification.
2. (SBU) In 2007, the Ministry of Trade and Economy informed
Post that the GOL does not enforce the boycott; however, the
government continues to use the boycott as a means by which to
selectively sanction foreign corporations and boycott language
continues to appear in contracts. Bills of lading and customs
declarations for imports cannot indicate trade with Israel, and
shippers are legally required to certify that no goods are of
Israeli origin. Libya continues to enforce a travel ban for
passports containing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps.
3. (SBU) Embassy Tripoli has reviewed the contractor
certification requirements and determined that without such a
waiver it would be unable to obtain essential supplies and
services in-country. This is particularly critical as we
re-establish our diplomatic presence in Tripoli, including
consolidating Embassy operations in one location.
CRETZ
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND NEA/RA; STATE PLEASE PASS TO USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM AL ECON AMGT ASUP AFIN LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA: SECTION 565 WAIVER OF PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING
WITH FIRMS COMPLYING WITH AL BOYCOTT
REF: STATE 128056
1. (U) The Government of Libya (GOL) does not maintain
diplomatic relations with Israel. Local firms are required by
national law to comply with the Arab League (AL) boycott, and
would therefore not be able to sign the required U.S.
certification without exposing themselves to civil and/or
criminal penalties. Post accordingly requests a waiver of the
AL boycott certification.
2. (SBU) In 2007, the Ministry of Trade and Economy informed
Post that the GOL does not enforce the boycott; however, the
government continues to use the boycott as a means by which to
selectively sanction foreign corporations and boycott language
continues to appear in contracts. Bills of lading and customs
declarations for imports cannot indicate trade with Israel, and
shippers are legally required to certify that no goods are of
Israeli origin. Libya continues to enforce a travel ban for
passports containing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps.
3. (SBU) Embassy Tripoli has reviewed the contractor
certification requirements and determined that without such a
waiver it would be unable to obtain essential supplies and
services in-country. This is particularly critical as we
re-establish our diplomatic presence in Tripoli, including
consolidating Embassy operations in one location.
CRETZ