Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held high-level discussions in Tunis on Monday, January 26, 2026, to synchronize their diplomatic strategies regarding the crises in Libya, Gaza, and Sudan.
The meeting, which included a reception by Tunisian President Kais Saied, emphasized the deep historical ties between the two nations and the necessity of a unified Arab front to safeguard regional security.
A central focus of the talks was the revitalization of the Tripartite Mechanism, a consultative framework involving Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria aimed at stabilizing Libya. Alongside Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and UN Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh, the ministers stressed the urgency of ending Libya’s institutional divisions by creating conditions for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to a political settlement that preserves Libya’s sovereignty and mandated the total withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan soil.
Regarding the conflict in Gaza, the discussions turned to the “American initiative” introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month. The Egyptian minister reiterated support for the establishment of a Peace Council and underscored the importance of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza in managing the transition. Both sides called for the swift deployment of an international stabilization force to solidify the current ceasefire and the guaranteed, unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to facilitate early recovery and reconstruction.
The ministers also addressed the deteriorating situation in Sudan, advocating for an immediate humanitarian truce and the establishment of safe corridors for civilians. They agreed that any lasting solution must be an inclusive, Sudanese-led process free from external interference, with a primary focus on preserving the country’s national institutions and territorial unity. The summit concluded with a pledge to maintain close coordination on multilateral issues, reflecting a shared vision for stability across North Africa and the Middle East.
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