| Gaddafi Meets Obama at G8 Summit in Italy 09/07/2009 22:30:00 | ||
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| Photo: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, left, shakes hands with US President Barack Obama before a dinner at the G8 summit in L’Aquila, Italy on Thursday, July 9, 2009.The Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi who is also the current President of the African Union met Thursday night with United States President Barack Obama.Both leaders shook hands and exchanged words of greetings. This is the first time that the Leader Muammar Gaddafi to meet a US president for the last 39 years.Political differences have always characterized Libya-US bilateral relations that led sometimes to even military confrontations between the two states. Gaddafi’s foreign policy that is based on pro-liberation struggle against colonialism and imperialism was not welcomed by Washington.Later, both sat at the same dining table for dinner hosted by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi whose country is hosting the annual Group of Eight (G8).Leader Gaddafi is attending the summit as president of the African Union. He is also there to present the views of the growing stronger African Union with regards to regional and international issues. |
Gaddafi Meets Obama at G8 Summit in Italy
**Amin Ahmed** is a Libyan journalist and contributor at TripoliPost, reporting on current affairs, business, and regional developments. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to fair, balanced journalism, he delivers stories that keep readers informed about Libya and the world beyond its borders. He can be reached at amin.ahmed@tripolipost.com
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