Tunis: Tunisia and Algeria reaffirmed their full support for a comprehensive political solution in Libya, emphasizing the importance of the role of neighboring countries in promoting lasting stability and supporting international efforts aimed at ending the division and building unified Libyan institutions capable of extending their sovereignty over all Libyan territory.
According to Libyan News Agency, this affirmation came during a press conference held by Tunisian Prime Minister Sarah Zafrani Zanziri and Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Gharib in Tunis. The event marked the conclusion of the 23rd session of the Tunisian-Algerian Joint High Commission. Both leaders expressed their approval of the outcomes from the second tripartite meeting on Libya, held in Algiers on November 6th. They recognized this meeting as a significant milestone in regional coordination among neighboring countries and as tangible support for efforts to consolidate security and stability in Libya and strengthen peace in the Maghreb and Arab regions.
The Tunisian Prime Minister highlighted the alignment of views between Tunisia and Algeria regarding developments in Libya. She stressed the importance of intensifying consultation and joint coordination to ensure support for Libyans in a consensual political process, free from foreign interference, while preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and resources.
The Algerian Prime Minister echoed these sentiments, asserting that supporting a comprehensive political settlement to the Libyan crisis is a firm strategic choice for both countries. He emphasized the necessity of enabling the Libyan people to rebuild their legitimate institutions and ensuring Libya's stability as a fundamental factor for the security of neighboring countries and the region as a whole.