Egypt Reaffirms Support for Libyan-led Political Process

Egypt reiterated its support for a Libyan-led political process, emphasizing consensus among factions and the respect for state institutions to facilitate elections. During a meeting with UN envoy Hana Tetteh, Egypt expressed its readiness to help resolve the Libyan crisis and called for the withdrawal of foreign forces to ensure stability.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to facilitating a Libyan-led political process aimed at fostering consensus among Libyan factions. He emphasized the importance of honoring state institutions to ensure the successful conduct of both presidential and parliamentary elections.

In a meeting held in Cairo with UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Hana Tetteh, Abdel Aty congratulated her on her new appointment and expressed Egypt’s readiness to collaborate towards a sustainable resolution to the ongoing Libyan crisis.

Furthermore, a statement from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry reiterated Abdel Aty’s urgent appeal for the withdrawal of all foreign military forces, fighters, and mercenaries from Libya within a specified timeframe, underscoring the importance of national unity and stability in the country.

Tetteh’s visit to Cairo is significant as it marks her first official trip abroad since taking on her role as the UN envoy to Libya, highlighting the urgency of international support in addressing the Libyan situation.

In summary, Egypt remains committed to fostering a Libyan-led political dialogue, facilitating elections, and the withdrawal of foreign military presence. This cooperation exemplifies Egypt’s proactive approach in supporting Libya towards achieving stability and unity, particularly through the auspices of international diplomatic efforts.

Original Source: libyaobserver.ly