Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reiterated the need for the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libya, stressing that their continued presence undermines stability and obstructs efforts to reach a lasting political settlement.
Abdelatty made the remarks during talks with Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held in Jeddah.
During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasized that achieving lasting stability in Libya requires a comprehensive, Libyan-owned political settlement that leads to the exit of all foreign military elements and restores full national control over Libyan territory.
He underlined the urgency of creating conditions for the simultaneous holding of presidential and parliamentary elections, describing them as the only viable path to ending Libya’s prolonged transitional phase. According to Abdelatty, the continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries not only undermines security but also complicates political consensus and weakens state institutions.
Additionally, the Egyptian minister emphasized the importance of strengthening Egyptian-Tunisian relations across political, economic, and developmental fields, highlighting the historical ties and shared interests between the two countries.
He praised the outcomes of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee, held in Cairo in September 2025, and stressed the need to maintain regular meetings to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation in a way that meets the aspirations of both peoples.
