it publicly ditched its weapons of mass destruction programme, and declared a stockpile of chemical weapons to UN inspectors. 
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UK prime minister Tony Blair visited Tripoli in April 2004. Mr Blair has claimed Libya's change of heart as a victory for British diplomacy. 
<p><b>Trade hopes</b><p>
The US resumed relations with Libya, and began buying Libyan oil again, in June 2004. 
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For some of the firms, it is thought to be the first time they have officially been invited to the country since the 