Libya's Parliament Speaker: Egypt Rejects Foreign Interference in Libya

Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh reaffirmed Egypt’s strong stance against foreign interference in Libya’s internal affairs. Speaking from Cairo, he praised Egypt’s diplomatic efforts in resolving the Gaza crisis and working toward a ceasefire.

Saleh emphasized that Egypt has always stood by the Libyan people and continues to play a vital role in stabilizing Libya. He stressed that Cairo remains committed to supporting Libya’s sovereignty and political process, opposing any external attempts to influence the country's internal affairs.

On Sunday, Cairo hosted a consultative meeting attended by 96 members of the Libyan House of Representatives and 75 members of the High Council of State. The discussions focused on ways to advance Libya’s political process and end institutional divisions. Participants expressed their gratitude to Egypt for facilitating the talks and supporting a Libyan-led solution.

The final statement emphasized that Libya’s political process must remain fully Libyan-owned through its official institutions. It called for continued engagement between the two legislative bodies and the implementation of the outcomes of the Tripartite Cairo Meeting held under the Arab League’s supervision on March 10, 2024. A key point in the discussions was the restructuring of the executive authority to align with the ongoing political transition.

The statement also underlined the importance of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) but insisted that its role must remain within its original mandate—supporting Libyan institutions in line with the political agreement governing the country’s transition.