President Sisi praised the pivotal role of the Libyan army in this context and emphasized the ‘necessity to counter any external interventions and remove foreign forces and mercenaries from the country.’ The meeting was attended by senior Libyan officials, including the Chief of Staff, the Deputy General Commander, and the Head of Egyptian General Intelligence, Major General Hassan Rashad, according to the Egyptian presidency.
For his part, the Libyan army commander, Marshal Khalifa Haftar, expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting Libya since the beginning of the crisis, confirming his eagerness to continue coordinating with President Sisi on Libyan and regional developments.
The meeting discussed ‘efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, especially conducting simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, and confirmed Egypt’s continued support for the Libyan army and national institutions within the framework of the historical fraternal relations between the two countries,’ according to the statement.
The meeting also ‘discussed regional developments and common challenges, particularly the developments in Sudan, and emphasized the importance of intensifying international and regional efforts to achieve stability in Sudan and protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as it is linked to the national security of both Egypt and Libya.’
