Head of Egyptian committee on Libya affirms Sisi's keenness to support Libyan people

President El-Sisi confirmed Egypt's full support for the current political path to settle the Libyan crisis at all bilateral, regional and international fora, and its keenness to enhance close coordination with Libya at the current time to implement the free will of the brotherly Libyan people, said Spokesperson for the Presidency Bassam Rady in a statement. 

The head of the Libyan Presidential Council expressed his sincere appreciation for Egypt’s genuine support for his country, within the framework of the extended and brotherly relations binding the two countries and peoples, Rady said.

Manfi also valued Egypt’s diligent efforts led by the President to support Libya, particularly its contribution to restoring the national institutions and unifying Libya’s national army. This is in addition to the vital Egyptian supportive role at the international level for the current political track in Libya, Rady continued.

The meeting reviewed the developments of the situation in Libya and efforts to restore security and stability in the country. 

The President stressed the continuation of Egypt’s unwavering position towards achieving the supreme interest of the Libyan state in the first place, stemming from the principles of preserving Libya’s unity and territorial integrity, restoring security and stability, having a unified national army, ending foreign intervention, as well as the withdrawal of all mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya.