Sisi Says Egypt Seeks to Restore Stability in Libya via Political Track

On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi received Spanish Foreign Minister González Laya in Cairo to discuss ways of fostering bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, especially with regard to the Libyan crisis, according to the Presidency spokesman, Bassam Rady.

The meeting was attended by the Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry, and the Spanish ambassador in Cairo.

In a statement, Rady said that President Sisi stressed that Egypt's main goal is to restore stability and security in Libya through the political track in accordance with the outcomes the Berlin Conference and the Cairo Declaration.

Sisi also stressed that attempts to undermine state entities and their national institutions in the region give an opportunity for the wide spread of terrorism.

On her part, the Spanish Foreign Minister praised the Egyptian efforts to stabilize the current situation and positively contribute to tightening the situation in Libya.

The minister conveyed the greetings of the Spanish monarch and the Prime Minister to President Sisi, expressing her country's appreciation for the leadership and the people of Egypt.

She also highlighted the depth of the friendship and extended ties that bind the two countries, and her country's aspiration to advance and develop bilateral relations between the two sides in various fields.

The Spanish top diplomat also voiced keenness to continue coordination and consultation with Egypt, in light of its pivotal and balanced role in laying the foundations for stability in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region.

The meeting also tackled consultations on regional and international issues of common interest, including the illegal immigration and combating terrorism and extremist ideology.

Sisi and González stressed the importance of continuing regular and intensive consultations between the two countries to face the challenges facing the region in a way that fulfills the aspirations of their two peoples to achieve security, stability and development.