Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria have reiterated their unified stance on resolving the Libyan crisis through an inclusive inter-Libyan dialogue under the United Nations’ auspices, supported by neighboring countries, to achieve a consensual political solution. This position was emphasized during a tripartite consultative meeting held in Cairo on Saturday, attended by Tunisia’s Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, Egypt’s Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Algeria’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf.
During the meeting, Nafti underscored Tunisia’s “firm commitment to actively participate in all initiatives, mechanisms, and processes aimed at fostering a comprehensive and lasting political resolution in Libya,” according to Tunisia’s Foreign Affairs Department.
The meeting, part of efforts to revive the Libya Neighboring Countries Mechanism, concluded with a joint statement. In it, the foreign ministers urged all Libyan parties to exercise maximum restraint, halt any escalation, and prioritize the safety and integrity of the Libyan people. They emphasized the need for a UN-backed consensus, supported by neighboring countries, to advance Libya’s political process.
The ministers stressed the urgency of resolving the Libyan crisis, ending political divisions, and preventing further violence, terrorism, or conflict escalation. They categorically rejected foreign interference, stating it fuels internal tensions, prolongs the crisis, and undermines Libya’s and neighboring countries’ security and stability.
The trio reaffirmed their support for the Joint Military Committee (JMC 5+5) to strengthen the existing ceasefire, ensure the withdrawal of foreign forces, fighters, and mercenaries within a set timeframe, and unify Libya’s military and security institutions. These efforts align with UN, African, Arab, and Mediterranean frameworks.
The ministers urged Libyan parties to advance the political process, unify national institutions, and organize legislative and presidential elections. They emphasized Libya’s full sovereignty over its political process, which must reflect the will and consensus of all Libyan people, supported by the UN, in a spirit of inclusion and public interest.
The ministers agreed to maintain coordination with the United Nations to promote peace, security, stability, and development in the region. They proposed holding the next tripartite ministerial meeting in Algiers, followed by another in Tunis, before the end of 2025.
