Sisi Reaffirms Egypt’s Support for Libya’s Unity, Political Stability

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received today the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, in the presence of Hamid Al-Safi, Political Advisor to the Speaker, and Major General Hassan Rashed, Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service.

Official Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shinawy stated that the meeting focused on the latest developments in Libya.

President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for Libya and its national institutions, emphasizing the importance of preserving Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Moreover, he stressed the need for unifying efforts to reach a comprehensive political settlement that paves the way for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, in line with the aspirations of the Libyan people for stability, security, and a dignified life.

Sisi also affirmed Egypt’s commitment to continuing its efforts and coordination with all Libyan parties and international stakeholders, based on Egypt’s belief in the necessity of stability in Libya.

He noted that Libya’s political and security stability is an integral part of Egypt’s own stability.

In this regard, Sisi underscored the importance of the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Libyan territory, as a step toward enhancing security and enabling Libyan institutions to perform their role in establishing nationwide stability.

Furthermore, Sisi expressed Egypt’s interest in contributing to the reconstruction of Libya and sharing its development expertise to support Libya’s development path.

For his part, Saleh expressed deep appreciation for the historic and brotherly relations between Libya and Egypt, and for President Sisi’s role, as well as the efforts of Egyptian institutions, in supporting Libya’s unity and the cohesion of its national institutions.

He affirmed that Egypt’s support constitutes a cornerstone for restoring security and stability in Libya and steering the country through its transitional phase toward holding the upcoming elections.