Egypt’s FM Reaffirms Call for Full Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Libya

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has stressed the urgent need for the withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya, calling it a critical step toward restoring stability and safeguarding Libya’s sovereignty.

The remarks came during a phone conversation on Wednesday between Minister Abdelatty and Hanna Tetteh, the UN Special Envoy to Libya.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khalaf said the minister underscored Libya’s importance as a top national security priority for Egypt, given its status as a direct neighbor. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for UN-led efforts to launch a political process that would lead to a lasting settlement of the Libyan crisis.

 Abdelatty stressed the importance of respecting Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and urged all international stakeholders to cooperate in implementing UN resolutions that demand the exit of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan territory.

He also emphasized the need to unify Libya’s executive authority on legitimate and consensual foundations that reflect the will of the Libyan people and support the work of the United Nations.

The spokesperson noted that Minister Abdelatty called for backing an inclusive, Libyan-led political solution without external interference or imposed agendas, stressing the importance of adhering to agreed frameworks, including UN Security Council resolutions and the Skhirat Agreement, as a pathway to holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.