Algiers: The meeting of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism of Libya's neighbouring countries, held on Thursday in Algiers, brought together the foreign ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt for in-depth consultations and a broad exchange of views on ways to contribute to efforts aimed at reviving the political process in Libya under the auspices of the United Nations.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, the meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf, and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty. The tripartite meeting, which reflects the continued commitment to strengthen the tradition of consultation and coordination among Libya's three neighboring countries, concluded with the adoption of a joint communiqu©.
In this statement, the three ministers urged all Libyan parties to genuinely commit to the process of political settlement and comprehensive national reconciliation, calling on them to prioritize dialogue and place their country's supreme interests above all other considerations. They expressed their firm conviction that the Libyan crisis is rooted in the inseparable link between security and development, two complementary pillars of overall stability.
The ministers affirmed that the absence of one undermines the effectiveness of the other and that achieving balance between efforts to restore security, establish effective institutions, and promote economic and social development represents the surest path to overcoming divisions and consolidating national unity, thereby putting Libya on the road to stability and prosperity, according to a statement from the Tunisian Foreign Ministry.
They reaffirmed the principled position of their countries in rejecting all forms of foreign interference in Libya's internal affairs, stressing the need for the withdrawal of all mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libyan territory, the consolidation of the ceasefire agreement, support for the work of the Joint Military Committee, and the unification of military and security institutions.
The ministers also underscored the importance of continued coordination between the three countries and the United Nations in response to developments in Libya, in order to contribute effectively to advancing the political process. They recalled that any initiative aimed at serving the interests of the Libyan people must be undertaken in coordination with the UN, the Arab League, and the African Union.
They reaffirmed their readiness to stand alongside the Libyan people in fulfilling their legitimate aspirations for security, stability, and development, while commending Algeria's role within the UN Security Council in upholding the principles of this common position, notably through its efforts to highlight the international community's responsibility to safeguard Libya's resources and ensure sound management of its frozen assets.