On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Summit, where both leaders emphasized the critical need to protect Libya’s sovereignty and territorial unity.
The discussion marked a significant moment in Egypt-Turkey relations as both nations committed to prioritizing Libyan-led solutions free from foreign interference.
President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s firm stance that Libya’s stability can only be achieved through the withdrawal of foreign forces and the organization of free and fair elections. He stressed the urgency of ending Libya’s prolonged transitional phase, calling for a clear constitutional framework to empower Libyans to determine their own future.
President Erdogan echoed these sentiments, signaling Turkey’s willingness to support efforts aimed at uniting Libya and preserving its sovereignty. The dialogue reflects a growing alignment between Egypt and Turkey, two nations that previously supported opposing factions in Libya but now appear to converge on the principle of prioritizing Libya’s territorial integrity and political independence.
Libya remains at a crossroads, with years of conflict and foreign influence deepening divisions between rival administrations in the east and west.
Libya’s prolonged crisis, compounded by external meddling, has left the nation fractured between rival administrations in the east and west. Still, the dialogue between El-Sisi and Erdogan suggests a recognition of the urgent need to de-escalate tensions and prioritize Libya’s sovereignty.
The meeting also addressed broader regional crises, but Libya was a focal point, symbolizing the potential for constructive collaboration between Egypt and Turkey. This emerging partnership could reshape the dynamics of international involvement in Libya and provide momentum for resolving one of North Africa’s longest-standing conflicts.
