Egypt and Greece have reaffirmed their firm support for Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and political process, stressing that stability in the country is essential for security across the Mediterranean and North Africa.
This position was highlighted during political consultations between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Giorgos Gerapetritis, reflecting growing regional alignment on the Libyan file.
Libya featured prominently in the talks, with Egypt emphasizing that its approach is grounded in clear principles, foremost among them preserving the unity of the Libyan state and protecting its national institutions.
Abdelatty warned that continued foreign interference remains a key obstacle to resolving the crisis, noting that external involvement has contributed to prolonging political divisions and undermining efforts to restore stability.
The Egyptian foreign minister stressed that any sustainable settlement must be Libyan-led and based on genuine national consensus. He underlined that solutions imposed from outside, or those lacking broad internal agreement, are unlikely to succeed or endure.
According to Abdelatty, empowering Libyans to determine their own political future is the only viable path toward lasting peace.
Both sides underscored the importance of advancing the political process toward holding presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously and as soon as possible. Egypt described elections as a critical step toward ending years of transitional arrangements and restoring legitimacy to state institutions.
Abdelatty also reiterated that the continued presence of foreign forces, mercenaries, and armed groups on Libyan territory poses a serious threat to security and must end to allow the political process to move forward.
For his part, Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis expressed full alignment with Egypt’s vision, emphasizing respect for Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He noted that instability in Libya has direct implications for regional security, energy cooperation, and migration flows across the Mediterranean, making a political solution an urgent shared priority.
