Tunis: President Kais Saied received Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, at the Carthage Palace, as the latter visits Tunisia to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism for Libya.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, Badr Abdelatty delivered a written message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to President Kais Saied, conveying his sincere greetings and esteem for Tunisia and its people. During the meeting, President Saied emphasized the historic ties between Tunisia and Egypt and highlighted the shared challenges the countries face due to the rapidly changing events in the region and the world. He called for closer cooperation to navigate these challenges effectively.
President Saied asserted that both nations possess the capabilities to address regional threats and emphasized the necessity of unified efforts to influence the course of events positively. He also reiterated Tunisia's unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state with Al-Quds as its capital.
Addressing the situation in Libya, President Saied stated that it should be regarded as a national issue rather than an international one, advocating for an inter-Libyan solution. He criticized the prolonged management approach since 2011, which has not met the Libyan people's aspirations for security, unity, and stability. He expressed Tunisia's willingness to host an inclusive conference where Libyans can independently decide their future.