The references were apparently meant as a warning to North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. Gaddafi’s search for allies and international rehabilitation ultimately led him to strike a more conciliatory tone with the United States, according to Indyk. Multiple reports suggest Gaddafi’s willingness to negotiate an end to his nuclear weapons program was initially rebuffed. The settlement paved the way for the end of Libya’s nuclear weapons program and verification by international inspectors. Four years after giving up his clandestine weapons program, Gaddafi appeared rehabilitated as he arrived in Paris for a five-day visit.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2018 09:45 UTC