FM affirms Egypt’s support to Libyan consensus in meeting with new UN envoy

CAIRO – 12 March 2025: Minister of Foreign Affaira Badr Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts to assist Libyan parties in reaching consensus in a meeting with newly-appointed United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya Hanna Tetteh.

Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s commitment to strengthening a Libyan-led track to resolve the crisis and uphold state institutions, paving the way for holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.

The foreign minister stressed the necessity of the withdrawal of all foreign forces and fighters as well as mercenaries from Libya within a specified timeframe to preserve the unity, integrity, and stability of the country.

Abdelatty congratulated the new UN envoy on her appointment.

He expressed Egypt's eagerness to enhance cooperation with her to support her mission in achieving a lasting solution to the crisis in Libya, led and owned by Libyans, in accordance with relevant international guidelines and resolutions.