Tripoli: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's firm position on Libya, based on the need to preserve Libya's unity, work toward unifying Libyan institutions, and hold parliamentary and presidential elections.
According to Libyan News Agency, this statement was made during a meeting held on Wednesday with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army. The meeting also included Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army; Engineer Qasim Haftar, Director of the Libya Reconstruction Fund; and Minister Hassan Rashad, Head of the General Intelligence Service.
Official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that President El-Sisi welcomed Field Marshal Haftar's visit to Egypt. He emphasized the deep fraternal relations between Egypt and Libya and highlighted the importance of strengthening the historic ties between the two nations.
El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's unwavering support for Libya's security and stability, backing initiatives that aim to achieve these goals. He underscored Egypt's commitment to ensuring security, development, and prosperity in Libya while maintaining its unity and territorial integrity.
The meeting also explored opportunities for joint cooperation between Egypt and Libya, with the objective of strengthening their productive partnership. According to the official spokesperson, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar expressed his appreciation for the visit to Egypt. He praised Egypt's significant efforts to support peace, security, and stability in the region, particularly in Libya. Haftar affirmed his support for initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in Libya and emphasized his desire to continue coordination with Egypt to tackle common challenges and pursue comprehensive development in Libya.