On Tuesday, the Libyan Parliament welcomed the Egyptian-Saudi joint statement, in which they recognised it as the only elected legislative body that represents the Libyan people. As well as being entrusted with enacting laws, and granting legitimacy to the executive authority.
The Parliament confirmed Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s support for efforts aimed at, “reaching a Libyan-led political solution, rejecting foreign interference, and affirming the preservation of Libya’s stability, unity, and territorial integrity.”
It valued their firm stance in supporting the legitimate institutions elected by the Libyan people, and their constant concern for the security, stability, and unity of the country.
Earlier on Tuesday, Egyptian President, Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi held talks with the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. They discussed bilateral relations, and a number of regional issues of common interest, especially with regard to the Libyan crisis.
During the meeting, the two leaders stressed the need to preserve Libya’s stability, unity, and territorial integrity. As well as to support all efforts aimed at reaching a Libyan-led political solution. They called on all parties to reach a political and constitutional consensus, away from foreign interference.
The two leaders valued the recent decision by the Libyan Parliament to appoint a new government, headed by Fathi Bashagha. They confirmed that the Parliament remains the only elected legislative body entrusted with enacting laws, granting legitimacy, and exercising oversight.
They also stressed the need for foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters to withdraw from Libya. This is in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 2570, and the outcomes of the Paris Summit, the Berlin II Conference. As well as for the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) to continue its work to stop a resurgence of fighting, in order to preserve the security and stability of Libya, and the capabilities of its people.