Egypt to maintain its support for eastern Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s support for the eastern Libyan authorities during a December 8th meeting with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander-in-Chief Khalifa Haftar, according to Maghrebi Week.
El-Sisi told Haftar in the Egyptian capital that he is committed to providing “all forms of support and assistance” to the LNA and Libya’s national institutions.
An Official Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson stated that the meeting focused on Benghazi and Cairo’s robust bilateral ties and the strategic significance of their joint national security. El-Sisi also articulated support for the preservation of Libyan sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity.
Maghrebi Week
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