'Egypt supports whatever fulfills the high interest of Libya': Sisi to head of Libyan Presidential Council

CAIRO – 21 December 2021: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Tuesday in Cairo Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfy asserting "Egypt's support to whatever fulfills the high interest of Libya, activate the free willpower of its people, and preserves its territorial integrity and sovereignty," the presidency's press statement indicates.

The meeting – that took place in Al Ithidiyah Presidential Palace – was attended by Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry, Chief of General Intelligence Abbas Kamel, and Libyan Permanent Envoy to the Arab League Ambassador Abdel Motaleb Idris.

"On his side, head of the Libyan Presidential Council valued the vital role of Egypt, and its persistent and honest efforts - under the leadership of President Sisi – aimed at reinstating stability in Libya, and unifying its institutions, particularly the military institution embodied in the Libyan National Army in integration with the efforts of 5+5 Military Committee," the statement indicates.

Menfy further presented an overview of Libya's internal political status, agreeing with the Egyptian president on intensifying consultation and coordination over the developments of the political process, and measures pertaining to the management of the transitional period.  

It is noted that Libyan presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for December 24, 2021.