The Prime Minister of the Libyan National Unity Government, Abdel Hamid Dabaiba, met in Tripoli with the head of the Egyptian General Intelligence, Major General Abbas Kamel, as part of an unannounced visit to Libya.
The two sides discussed the coordination mechanism for activating all agreements concluded between the two countries, and coordination for Dabaiba’s upcoming visit to Cairo, to complete what was agreed upon in all fields.
On Tuesday, the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Najla Al-Manqoush, received an invitation from her Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, to visit Cairo for further consultations before the 2nd Berlin International Conference on Libya takes place on June 23.
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During the meeting, Shoukry affirmed his country’s supportive stance for the Presidential Council and the national unity government and their efforts to meet the upcoming requirements, foremost of which is holding the elections on time according to the roadmap, according to the statement.
Al-Manqoush expressed her thanks and gratitude to sister Egypt for her supportive stance for the Libyan people, and her keenness to achieve security and stability in all parts of Libya.
Last April, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made an official visit to Tripoli, accompanied by 11 ministers, to enhance cooperation between the two neighboring countries in various fields.
In January 2020, Berlin hosted a conference in which countries and international and regional organizations participated, to contribute to a solution to the Libyan conflict.
The outcomes of the conference stressed the need to respect the arms embargo and push the Libyan warring parties to reach a complete ceasefire.
For months, the oil-rich country has been witnessing a political breakthrough. On March 16, an elected transitional authority comprising a unity government and a presidential council assumed its duties to lead the country to parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24.
For several years, the country suffered from an armed conflict. With the support of Arab and Western countries, mercenaries and foreign fighters, the militia of retired Major General Khalifa Haftar fought the former internationally recognized Government of National Accord.