Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia Unite to Reject Foreign Interference in Libya

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty attended a ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism of Libya’s Neighboring Countries in Algeria on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The meeting also included Algerian Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf and Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti. This gathering was part of the ongoing work of the tripartite mechanism, aiming to enhance consultations among the three nations regarding developments in Libya.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki stated on Monday, October 26, 2026, that the meeting's primary focus was to coordinate the positions of Libya's immediate neighbors concerning the country's evolving situation. During the discussions, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's core principles, emphasizing the preservation of Libya’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. He highlighted that Libya's security is intrinsically linked to Egyptian and Arab national security. Abdelatty strongly rejected any external dictates, asserting that a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution is the sole path to lasting stability and a comprehensive settlement.

He further stressed the necessity of a Libyan-owned political settlement to maintain the country’s unity, unify its institutions, and create conditions conducive to holding presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. Abdelatty also called for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libyan territory, in line with relevant international resolutions.

The three Foreign Ministers collectively underscored the importance of a comprehensive approach that addresses the security, political, economic, and social dimensions of the crisis, aiming to tackle its root causes. The final communiqué from the meeting confirmed that the gathering served to follow up on developments in the Libyan crisis and explore resolution prospects within the framework of the tripartite mechanism.

The communiqué further affirmed the historical responsibility and crucial role of the neighboring countries' mechanism, operating under United Nations auspices, in supporting Libya’s political process and all genuine efforts to end the crisis. The ministers noted the mechanism's pivotal role, given that its member states have a direct stake in their neighbor's developments, a deeper understanding of the crisis's complexities, and a strong commitment to accelerating efforts towards a comprehensive and lasting settlement.

The Foreign Ministers expressed full support for United Nations (UN) efforts and international initiatives aimed at facilitating the political process and organizing free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections under an agreed constitutional and legal framework. They stated that these elections should conclude the prolonged transitional phases that have exacerbated the crisis and lead to the establishment of legitimate, unified, strong, and stable constitutional institutions, thereby ending the current institutional division.

The ministers emphasized the need for coordinated and integrated regional and international efforts to support an inclusive, UN-facilitated Libyan political process. They reiterated that the political process must be Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, with any political solution reflecting the Libyan people's will and national consensus, while guaranteeing the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Libya. They stressed the imperative for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters, and foreign forces from all Libyan territory to safeguard the gains of the ceasefire agreement and expedite the unification of all Libyan institutions, including military and security bodies.

Additionally, the Foreign Ministers highlighted the importance of protecting Libya’s resources for the benefit of its people and promoting development. They also stressed the need to safeguard Libya’s frozen financial assets abroad, preserve their value, and ensure their proper management by international financial institutions, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. The ministers agreed that Tunisia would host the next tripartite mechanism meeting at a date to be determined.