On Wednesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm demand for the immediate and complete withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya during a phone conversation with UN Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh.
According to the official statement from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the call addressed the latest developments in Libya and efforts to advance a political settlement to the prolonged crisis.
Minister Abdelatty stressed that Libya remains a top priority for Egypt’s national security, given their direct geographic, political, and economic ties. He confirmed Egypt’s full support for UN-led initiatives aimed at launching an inclusive and comprehensive political process in Libya.
He also underscored Egypt’s consistent position on the importance of safeguarding Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while rejecting any external interference in Libya’s internal affairs. Abdelatty called on the international community to take serious and coordinated steps to implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions that require the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan territory.
He noted that such a move is essential for restoring Libya’s stability, ending the cycle of violence, and allowing legitimate Libyan institutions to regain full authority.
The Egyptian foreign minister also highlighted the urgent need for unifying Libya’s executive authority on a legitimate and consensual basis, ensuring broad support from the Libyan people and aligning with the goals of the UN-facilitated political track.
Abdelatty further stressed Egypt’s unwavering support for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution, free from foreign impositions or interference.
He emphasized that the political process should respect the mandates of national institutions and adhere to the agreed-upon frameworks, including the UN resolutions and the 2015 Skhirat Agreement, as the basis for holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
