CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty hosted Saturday a meeting of the tripartite mechanism of Libya’s neighboring countries.

The meeting was attended by Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf and Tunisia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Al-Nafti.

The conferees discussed the situation in Libya and coordinated their views in light of the fragile security situation in western Libya.

They expressed their shared commitment to exchanging perspectives and assessments to help support Libya during this critical phase.

Abdelatty stressed the priority that the Libyan file represents for the national security of Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia as direct neighbors.

He reaffirmed support for efforts to launch a political process to resolve the crisis in Libya.

The minister outlined Egypt’s stance, which advocates for a Libyan-led solution free from external dictations or interference, while also respecting the role of Libya’s national institutions and aiming to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.

He underscored the importance of respecting Libya’s unity and territorial integrity, keeping it free from foreign interference, and supporting UN efforts to engage with all segments of the Libyan people.

The top diplomat called for concerted international efforts to implement UN resolutions related to the withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya, to help restore security and stability.

Regarding recent developments in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, the three ministers agreed on the importance of preserving security and stability throughout Libya.

They emphasized safeguarding Libya’s national resources and institutions, respecting its unity and territorial integrity, and upholding peacefulness while rejecting violence.

The ministers called for placing Libya’s national interest above all other considerations, affirming their ongoing cooperation with regional and international partners to provide all possible support to Libya and to ensure the security and safety of its people.

The tripartite mechanism between Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia was launched in 2017 but halted in 2019. Today’s meeting in Cairo marks a revival of the mechanism, reflecting the three countries’ commitment to supporting security and stability in neighboring Libya. (MENA)

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