Egypt and Greece held a new round of periodic consultations on Libya, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting a comprehensive political settlement and stabilising the North African country.
The talks were chaired by Ambassador Bassel Salah, Assistant Foreign Minister and Director of the Libya Department at Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, and Ambassador Andreas Friganas, Director General for Political Affairs at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Greek ambassador to Cairo and delegations from both countries also attended the meeting.
During the consultations, both sides reviewed the latest political and security developments in Libya. They discussed ways to support efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive and sustainable resolution to the crisis.
Egypt and Greece emphasised the importance of advancing the Libyan-led political process under the auspices of the United Nations. They stressed that holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections remains a key step toward fulfilling the aspirations of the Libyan people for stability, development, and effective governance.
The two sides also reiterated their firm rejection of any foreign interference that could fuel conflict or undermine the political settlement process. They called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan territory in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.
Maritime border issues were also addressed during the discussions. Both countries underlined the importance of cooperating with neighbouring states to delimit maritime boundaries based on international law, ensuring transparency and fairness in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Furthermore, Egypt and Greece highlighted the need to enhance regional and international coordination in order to support the unification of Libya’s institutions, particularly economic and security bodies. Strengthening these institutions, they noted, would improve the Libyan state’s ability to extend sovereignty across its territory and tackle terrorism, irregular migration, and organised crime.
At the conclusion of the consultations, both countries agreed to maintain close coordination and dialogue in the coming period, both bilaterally and through regional and international forums, reflecting the strength of Egyptian-Greek relations and their shared interest in ensuring Libya’s stability as a cornerstone of security in the Eastern Mediterranean.
