Gaddafi Meets Obama at G8 Summit in Italy 09/07/2009 22:30:00
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.
Name:RASHEED AHMED CHUGHTAI, PRESIDENT OF ISLAMIC UNITED COUNCIL
Date: 15/07/2009 08:49:06
Comment: After along time The Revolutionary Muslim Muammer Gadhfi Leader of the World Islamic People’s Leadership (WIPL) President of Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab, Great Jamahiriya shook hand with president of united states of AMERICA, it is good gesture and new beginning of Barack Hussain Obama WANT THE WELLFARE OF AFRICAN REGION, IF AMERICA IS SERIOUS THEN RESULT WILL COME OUT POSITIVE
PRESIDENT OD QAZAFI IS SOLDIER OF ALLAH who fears none but the Almighty. HE IS only Muslim LEADER who has stood up to the malicious crusade campaign and the coward imperialist on slaught, and the only leader defending the cause of religion the Ummah and the Muslim world , AND HAS BEEN PROMOTING INTERFAITH DIALOGUES AND HARMONY AND ALSO FOR PEACE and we bless HIS initiative AND HIS EFFORTS toward the unification of African continent, praying Allah the Almighty to protect HIM and impart HIM long life with good health and sound mind for the benefit of the Muslim Ummah
With highest regards
Rasheed Ahmad Chughtai President of IUC P.O.BOX 1435 ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN
Name:FRANCIS YAO AS-CHIVA
Date: 19/07/2009 12:06:41
Comment: THIS IS REALLY A NEW DOOR WITH NEW VISION.
I AM REALLY PROUD IN MY FATHER MR. MUAMMAR GADDAFI. HE HAS SHOWN SUPREMACY TO THE UNIVERSE. I WANT THE WHOLE WORLD TO KNOW THAT; IF THE REST LEADERS OF THE WORLD AND AFRICA ARE LIKE BABA MUAMMAR GADDAFI, I WILL JUST TELL YOU THAT AFRICA AND THE WORLD WILL BE LIKE PARADISE. I KNOW BABA OF AFRICA MUAMMAR GADDAFI TO BE UNCORRUPTED PERSON, SOMEONE WHO FEELS FOR HIS CITIZEN, HERE IS THE QUESTION TO THE WORLD, WHICH OF THE LEADERS FEEL PAINS FOR THEIR CITIZEN APART FROM FILLING THEIR BANK ACCOUNT WITH THE NATIONAL CAKE, AND RENDERING THE MAX OF THE PEOPLE IN SUFFERING AND POVERTY. I ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATE MY FATHER MUAMMAR GADDAFI TO LIVE LONG AND SHAPE AFRICA. I BELIEVE AND TRUST THAT; YES BABA MUAMMAR GADDAFI HAVE A VISION FOR THIS CONTINENT.
THANK YOU AND I WILL WRITE MORE LATER
FRANCIS YAO AS-CHIVA ONTHEWAY EMPIRE ENT. GHANA, ACCRA
Name:hmmmm
Date: 07/10/2009 00:13:01
Comment: I think my mother-in-law has the cushions in her dar arabia covered in that fabric!
Name:Maria Angeles
Date: 07/10/2009 15:51:20
Comment:
It, is a nice step for Libya and
America, starting new relations
between both countries !
Name:Jean Maurice Djossou
Date: 07/10/2009 23:00:18
Comment: Historic event and powerful image for Africa and the rest of the world : en route for a systemic partnership. Kudos!
Jean Maurice Djossou, Doctor of laws, author of L'Afrique, le GATT et l"OMC, Les Presses de l'Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada
Name:*trimurthy essn
Date: 07/11/2009 13:44:51
Comment: *since long the African continent has been neglected and was subjugated to the oppression. Gaddafi with his political vision has been trying to develop as a whole. kudos once again. no continent is alianated from other continents. the whole Africa is to be brought on the parallel lines. rich minerals n resources cannot be wasted. i wish all good luck
Name:Norman Christian Hoffmann
Date: 24/02/2011 07:21:05
Comment: Hahahahahha lolololololololol
These two guys are buddies.
I can't stop laughing.
Bedouin.
Name:Arfcom
Date: 21/03/2011 01:09:56
Comment: What a load of shit both these men are! BTW, Michelle Obama has a large round ass surrounded by a Camel tent.
FU MG and BHO!
Name:frankT
Date: 25/03/2011 01:47:02
Comment: Some friendships end in bombing missions, all for humanitarian and liberty reasons of course...
Name:Alex
Date: 26/03/2011 06:07:12
Comment: haha compare this article with the most recent situation in Libya
Name:Sirte
Date: 20/10/2011 17:23:22
Comment: WELL WELL WHAT A TURN OF EVENTS. BARACK SHOOK HIS HAND THEN KILLED HIM.
Name:Andres
Date: 20/10/2011 20:12:46
Comment: What a way to end the friendship.
Name:Bin Laden
Date: 20/10/2011 22:12:40
Comment: Welcome to hell Muammar.
Name:Harry
Date: 26/10/2011 12:38:25
Comment: oops doesn't look good now in hindsight
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