Libya

Mauritanian president commends Egypt's patience, wisdom on Ethiopian Dam dispute

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 - 01:46 GMT

The two chiefs of state tackled the conditions of Libya and Sudan as well as the "Nile Water" issue.

Libyan lawmakers warn ‘6+6’ Committee against overstepping boundaries

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 - 10:41 GMT

The lawmakers held the House of Representatives' leadership responsible for endorsing or accepting the committee’s decisions without consulting the entire parliament.

Egypt welcomes Libya's 6+6 joint committee to finalize election legal framework

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 09:57 GMT

Egypt welcomed, Wednesday the efforts exerted by the 6+6 committee entrusted by Libya's House of Representatives and High Council of State with formulating electoral laws.

Arab League supports all efforts to advance Libya’s reconciliation, political process

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 05:33 GMT

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit stressed that the AL is backing all efforts that would help reach a national reconciliation and push forward the political process in Libya in order to maintain the country's unity and realize security and stability.

Speaker of Libyan parliament praises Egypt’s stance against foreign interference

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 04:20 GMT

Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives Aguila Saleh, on Saturday, praised Egypt’s firm stance towards the legitimacy of representing the Libyan people, preserving the unity of Libya, and holding presidential and parliamentary elections in order to fulfill the will of the Libyan people.

Egypt sorry over UNSC support of initiatives ‘aiming at undermining role of legitimate Libyan institutions’

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 01:54 GMT

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid expressed on Thursday Egypt's regret over UN Security Council's support of initiatives aiming at undermining the role of legitimate Libyan institutions, state’s news agency MENA reported.

UN hails Egypt’s role in inter-Libyan talks

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 11:34 GMT

The UN Security Council praised the role played by Egypt in facilitating the talks in Cairo between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State.

Six Egyptians detained in Libya released, Foreign Ministry

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 - 04:04 GMT

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zaid announced that the six Egyptian citizens, who were held in Libya, have been released according to the information received from the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli.

Egypt, Moroccan FMs talk about bilateral ties, situations in Libya and Palestine

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 05:34 GMT

The Egyptian Minister assured Egypt's keenness to continue strengthening its bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Morocco, which was appreciated by Minister Bourita, stressing the depth of the relationship between the two countries, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid.

Egypt exerts maximum efforts to return 6 expats held in western Libya ASAP: Foreign Ministry

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 12:42 GMT

The relevant Egyptian authorities will continue to make maximum efforts to ensure the return of the six citizens held in Libya at the earliest opportunity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday.

5+5 Libyan Military Committee adopt mechanism to exchange information on foreign mercenaries

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 05:23 GMT

That was at the conclusion of their meetings in Cairo.

UNSMIL chief calls for finalizing constitutional basis for elections in Libya

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 - 11:35 GMT

Bathily's call came during his meeting on Friday with Head of Libya's Higher Council of State Khaled Al-Mishri in Tripoli, reported the Libyan News Agency (LANA)

Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for exit of mercenaries, foreign forces from Libya within specific timeframe

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 07:42 GMT

Egypt and Saudi Arabia have called for the exit of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya within a specific timeframe and dissolving militias in implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions and Berlin and Paris tracks.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia issue joint statement on outcomes of consultation committee

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 03:53 GMT

Egypt and Saudi Arabia agreed on the necessity that Iran abides by the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Egypt welcomes outcome of meeting between Libya's House of Representatives, Higher State Council

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 12:25 GMT

The two sides agreed to refer the draft constitutional document for endorsement, with the aim of finalizing the procedures represented in encouraging the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections.

Libyan civil war: fighter pilot released in prisoner swap deal between national army, militias

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 03:32 GMT

After his arrival to Benghazi, the pilot was promoted to lieutenant general from major general by Field Marshal Haftar.

'Arab League backs all efforts to achieve unity, stability in Libya': Amb.

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 02:07 GMT

This came in statements to reporters following Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi's visit to AL premises and his meeting with AL Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit and the AL permanent delegates.

UN envoy urges Libyan presidential candidates to agree on solution to reach elections

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 04:35 GMT

“Today I met with a group of political figures from different parts of Libya who submitted their nomination for the presidential election that should have taken place last year,” Bathily tweeted.

Aguila Saleh: Egypt is the best supporter of Libyan people

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 04:32 GMT

In comments to the Cairo News channel, Saleh added that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi strongly stands by Libya and its people

Egypt FM stresses UN's role in supporting political process in Libya

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 - 12:46 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed on Monday the important role played by the UN in supporting the political process and the constitutional path in Libya.

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