Egypt and Germany have renewed their commitment to supporting a United Nations-led political process in Libya, stressing the need to advance national consensus and ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the country. The position was reaffirmed during high-level talks in Cairo between senior diplomats from both nations.
The meeting brought together Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Ambassador Wael Hamed, and Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Basel Salah, with Christian Buck, Director-General for Political Affairs for the Near and Middle East and Africa at the German Federal Foreign Office. The officials reviewed recent developments in Libya and discussed ways to accelerate a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the crisis.
According to diplomatic sources, both sides agreed that strengthening the UN-sponsored political track remains essential to breaking the current deadlock. They emphasised that efforts must focus on reaching a broad national consensus that can open the way for presidential and parliamentary elections, which Libyans have long awaited. Ensuring an inclusive process, they argued, is key to restoring political legitimacy and building stable governance institutions.
The discussions also addressed the persistent challenge posed by the presence of foreign fighters and mercenaries. The officials underscored that their withdrawal is a necessary step to re-establish Libya’s sovereignty and allow national institutions to function without external interference. Germany and Egypt reiterated that any political roadmap must include clear mechanisms to enforce the removal of all non-Libyan armed elements.
The diplomats emphasised that coordinated international support remains crucial, while stressing that Libyan-led solutions must remain at the core of all efforts. Cairo and Berlin reaffirmed their readiness to work closely with the UN and international partners to help Libya move towards stability, unity, and credible elections.
