Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abd al-Atti met with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, in New York on September 24, 2026, to discuss ways to support Libya's political settlement. They emphasized the need for continued coordination and consultation between Cairo and Algiers to support efforts to reach a Libyan-Libyan political solution that preserves the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Abd al-Atti and Attaf agreed to continue consulting and coordinating on the Libyan file, including through the framework of the Tripartite Neighbourhood Mechanism. This mechanism, which includes Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia, aims to support the political process and preserve the unity of the Libyan state and its institutions.
The two ministers stressed the importance of a Libyan-led political solution that reflects the principle of not imposing external solutions. They also emphasized the need to support the Libyan parties to reach a political arrangement that preserves the country's unity. This comes as international and regional efforts continue to find a way to end the division and enhance the ability of Libyan institutions to work in a unified manner.
Egypt and Algeria have a long history of coordination on Libyan affairs, with both countries emphasizing the importance of preserving Libya's unity and sovereignty. The two countries have been working together to support a peaceful resolution to the Libyan crisis, with a focus on promoting a Libyan-led dialogue.
The meeting between Abd al-Atti and Attaf also touched on other regional issues, including the Palestinian question, the situation in Sudan, and the Sahel region. The two ministers emphasized the importance of enhancing Arab cooperation to address the challenges facing the region.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Abd al-Atti invited Algerian business leaders to participate in the Africa Business Forum, which will be held in the Egyptian city of El Alamein on October 2-4, 2026. The forum aims to promote economic cooperation and investment between African countries.
The discussion between Egypt and Algeria on Libya's political settlement reflects the ongoing efforts of the international community to find a peaceful solution to the Libyan crisis. The two countries' emphasis on a Libyan-led solution and the protection of Libya's unity and sovereignty is seen as a key step towards achieving a lasting peace in the country.
Key points
- Egypt and Algeria stress the importance of a Libyan-led political solution to the country's crisis.
- The two countries emphasize the need to preserve Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
- Egypt and Algeria agree to continue coordinating and consulting on the Libyan file to support a peaceful resolution.
