Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and head of Libya’s Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Menfi emphasized the urgency of expelling all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya.
This came during their meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency.
They also stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen Libyan institutions to complete the electoral process, meet the aspirations of Libyans, and preserve their resources.
During the meeting, El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s support for efforts aimed at protecting the unity of Libya and backing state institutions to enable them to fulfil their role at the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
This supports the interests of the Libyan people, pushing forward the path of stability and development in Libya, said Egypt’s Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmi.
Throughout recent years, Egypt has hosted several rounds of talks with Libyan rivals to reach a consensus on the Libyan draft constitution. Cairo has also hosted several rounds of talks between the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission to unify Libya’s Armed Forces.
Al-Menfi commended Egypt’s supportive role for Libya on all fronts, acknowledging Egypt’s sincere backing for comprehensive national reconciliation efforts.
He also lauded Egypt’s commitment to unifying Libyan state institutions, crucial for regaining stability in the country.