Egypt and Tunisia have stressed the imperative of preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while safeguarding its national institutions, following bilateral talks between their respective foreign ministers.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, in Cairo on Sunday, Sept. 6, to discuss bilateral cooperation alongside pressing regional issues, focusing heavily on ongoing developments in Libya and Sudan.
Regarding the situation in Libya, both diplomats called for advancing a comprehensive, Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political solution designed to pave the way for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Minister Abdelatty highlighted the importance of maintaining close coordination among Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria through the trilateral mechanism of Libya’s neighbouring countries. He emphasized ensuring regular meetings within this framework to better support efforts aimed at restoring long-term security and stability.
Originally launched in 2017 and suspended in 2019, the trilateral mechanism was officially revived in May 2025 during a meeting in Cairo to assist in restoring Libyan stability. The initiative focuses on fostering an intra-Libyan settlement free from external interference, promoting the unification of state institutions through democratic elections, and securing shared borders against regional terrorism and irregular migration.
In addition to security matters, the ministers reviewed strategies to expand economic cooperation and technical exchange across various sectors, praising the high quality of ongoing political consultations. Both nations agreed to deepen joint coordination across African continental platforms and within international financial institutions to advance sustainable development goals. Turning to Sudan, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to supporting the country’s security, national unity, and institutional integrity.
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