Sisi: Oh, Grandsons of Omar al-Mukhtar, It is Time to Expel Intruders

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave a speech at the International Conference on Libya that Paris hosts currently at an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Sisi addressed the Libyan people as saying “Oh, Grandsons of Omar al-Mukhtar, it is time to get inspired by your ancestors, who sacrificed the dear and precious for the sake of freedom and the independence of the national decision."

"It is time to expel from your country every foreigner or intruder, no matter what he tells you about his presence being good for you. Good is in your hand if you overcome your differences and decide with resolve to build your country with a free Libyan will," Sisi added.

He noted that "There, you will find Egypt supportive to you and a force that will reinforce your security, choices and legitimate ambitions for a better future and uphold your country’s supreme interests. You will find Egypt extending a helping hand to transfer expertise for the sake of optimizing our joint interests, believing in the unity of the goal on the path of construction, development and progress."

"This shall help fulfill the aspirations of our brotherly peoples, given the brotherly and neighborly bonds they share in addition to their Arab and African belongingness and common fate," Sisi affirmed.

Sisi arrived at Charles de Gaulle Airport in the French capital, Paris, on Thursday to take part in the International Conference on Libya.

“The President’s participation in this important conference comes in response to the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, and in light of the close relations between Egypt and France, as well as Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting the political track in Libya at the bilateral, regional and international levels,” noted Rady.