Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Haftar is the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army. The meeting was attended by Major General Hassan Rashad, head of the General Intelligence Service. Also present were General Khaled Khalifa, Chief of General Staff, and General Saddam Khalifa, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the LNA.
According to the Egyptian presidential spokesperson, the talks affirmed the deep relationship between Egypt and Libya. President El-Sisi stressed Egypt’s full support for Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He praised the pivotal role of the Libyan army’s leadership. El-Sisi also emphasized the need to counter foreign interference. He called for the expulsion of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the country.
For his part, Marshal Haftar expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role. He praised President El-Sisi’s leadership in restoring security and stability in Libya. Haftar noted the continuous support for the Libyan people since the crisis began. He affirmed his commitment to ongoing coordination on developments in Libya and the region.
The spokesperson added that President El-Sisi reiterated support for all initiatives aimed at resolving the Libyan crisis. This includes efforts to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. He stressed that Egypt will continue to support the Libyan army and its national institutions. This support falls within the framework of fraternal relations between the two nations.
The meeting also covered regional developments and common challenges, particularly the situation in Sudan. Both sides agreed on the importance of intensifying efforts for a peaceful settlement. This would preserve Sudan’s stability and territorial integrity. They emphasized the close link between Sudan’s stability and the national security of both Egypt and Libya.