Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf stressed the importance of aligning all international initiatives concerning Libya with United Nations-led efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement and preserving the country’s unity.
Speaking during celebrations marking Africa Day in Algeria, Attaf reiterated his country’s support for U.N. efforts to advance the political process in Libya, particularly following the outcomes of the recent trilateral meeting of Libya’s neighbouring states held in Cairo.
Attaf said Algeria believes international initiatives must complement and coordinate with U.N. mediation efforts in order to help Libya establish elected institutions capable of achieving national reconciliation while safeguarding the unity of the state and its people.
The Algerian minister also referred to regional crises across the Sahel, particularly in Mali, calling on all parties to prioritise dialogue and pursue a comprehensive political solution that protects the country’s territorial integrity and national unity.
Regarding Sudan, Attaf urged all sides to demonstrate responsibility and wisdom in order to restore peace and security, stressing that ending foreign interference had become “an unavoidable necessity.”
His remarks came days after Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia called for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya during a ministerial meeting of the trilateral mechanism for Libya’s neighbouring countries in Cairo.
The three countries agreed to hold the next meeting in Algeria and reaffirmed that the Libyan crisis should be resolved through an internal political process free from regional interference.
The trilateral consultation mechanism was first established in 2017 before its activities were suspended in 2019. Meetings resumed in May 2025 and continued earlier this year in Tunisia at the level of foreign ministers.
In their latest joint statement, the three neighbouring states expressed concern over Libya’s ongoing security challenges, including violence and political assassinations, while urging all parties to avoid escalation and prioritise Libya’s national interest.
The statement also reaffirmed support for the Libyan-owned political process and stressed that any settlement must emerge from consensus among all Libyan parties while preserving the country’s sovereignty and territorial unity.
The three countries further renewed support for the Joint Military Commission 5+5 and efforts to maintain the ceasefire, alongside calls for the withdrawal of foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libya within a defined timeframe.
