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Shoukry Meets UN Envoy to Libya in Cairo


Sat 30 Oct 2021 | 04:30 PM
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On Saturday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with the United Nations Special Envoy for Libya Ján Kubiš in Cairo to discuss the latest developments in the country, according to a statement by the foreign ministry's spokesman Ahmed Hafez.

Shoukry, during the talks, reiterated his call for the exit of all foreign forces and mercenaries and foreign from Libya.

He also voiced his country’s complete rejection of all kinds of foreign presence in Libya, which represents a clear threat to Libyan sovereignty over all of its national soil, in addition to its direct negative repercussions on the security of its neighboring countries and regional stability.

The Egyptian top diplomat stressed the need for any international moves in this regard to ending all forms of foreign interference in Libya’s affairs without any exception or distinction.

He also highlighted the importance of coordinating efforts in order to take a decisive stance against some parties who continue to violate the arms embargo on Libya.

On his part, the UN envoy briefed Minister Shoukry on the outcomes of his contacts with the various parties concerned with the Libyan crisis, and his vision for stabilizing the situation in Libya.

Kubis also expressed his appreciation for Egypt's supportive role in stabilizing Libya, stressing the importance of working to mobilize efforts to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people towards development and prosperity.