Egypt and Algeria Discuss Coordination on Libya and Regional Issues

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf engaged in a phone conversation focusing on the latest developments in Libya. They stressed the significance of sustained coordination under the trilateral neighboring countries mechanism concerning Libya, aiming to support the political settlement process and uphold Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. According to Libyan News Agency, the discussion included bilateral relations between Egypt and Algeria and various regional issues of mutual interest. The ministers reiterated their commitment to enhancing the momentum in Egyptian-Algerian relations and monitoring the implementation of outcomes from the ninth session of the Egyptian-Algerian Joint Higher Committee. The ministers highlighted the need to advance bilateral cooperation, especially in economic, trade, and investment sectors, and to explore broader partnership opportunities between the two countries. Both sides exchanged views on regional d evelopments and the effects of rapidly changing events on Arab national security. They emphasized the importance of strengthening synergy and understanding among Arab nations, intensifying consultation, and coordination to address shared challenges and ensure the region's security and stability. The conversation also covered developments concerning the Palestinian issue, the situation in Sudan and the African Sahel region, and the latest updates on Libya, according to the same source.