President El-Sisi calls for comprehensive political settlement in Libya - Foreign Affairs

Al-Ahram Weekly

18 hours ago

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi called for unifying efforts to achieve a comprehensive political settlement to the ongoing crisis in Libya during a meeting in Cairo with Aguila Saleh, speaker of Libya's House of Representatives.
During the meeting, El-Sisi stated that a comprehensive political settlement was the only path toward stability and a 'dignified life' for the Libyan people.
He also emphasized the need for presidential and parliamentary elections 'as soon as possible.'
In a statement following the meeting, Egypt's presidency reiterated its backing for Libya's national institutions and called for the departure of all foreign forces from the country — a long-standing demand among those seeking to restore Libyan sovereignty.
El-Sisi said Egypt would continue to collaborate with Libyan factions and international actors to facilitate the country's path toward stability.
He also signalled Egypt's interest in contributing to Libya's reconstruction and sharing its development expertise.
Meanwhile, Saleh, a key figure in eastern Libya's political leadership, thanked Egypt for its role in supporting Libyan unity and described its involvement as crucial to any political transition in Libya.
Libya has been mired in instability since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi.
Despite periodic lulls in violence, deep political rifts continue to undermine efforts toward national elections and a lasting peace.
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