Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Chadian counterpart Ahmed Koukouri and Libyan counterpart Taher Baour in Cairo to discuss ways to enhance coordination and consultation on issues of common interest, particularly in the areas of security and counter-terrorism. The meeting aimed to support peace and stability in the Sahel and Sahara regions. The three ministers reviewed the challenges facing the region, including terrorism and organized crime.
The ministers discussed ways to reactivate the Sahel and Sahara Group, a regional organization aimed at promoting cooperation and stability in the region. They emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation on peace and security, counter-terrorism, and irregular migration. The meeting also touched on building the security capacities of member states, which is seen as a key challenge in the region.
According to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki, the ministers agreed on the need for close coordination between Egypt, Chad, and Libya on security, political, and development issues in the Sahel and Sahara regions. This cooperation aims to enhance the ability of regional countries to address common challenges and promote peace, stability, and regional integration.
The meeting also focused on the importance of holding a ministerial meeting in the near future, which would pave the way for a summit at the level of heads of state and government. This summit would allow for the resumption of the work of the Sahel and Sahara Group's institutions and enhance their effectiveness in addressing regional challenges.
Egypt, Chad, and Libya have a shared interest in promoting stability and security in the Sahel and Sahara regions, which have been affected by terrorism, kidnappings, and other forms of organized crime. The three countries have been working together to address these challenges through various forms of cooperation, including joint military operations and intelligence sharing.
The Sahel and Sahara Group was established to promote cooperation and stability in the region. The group comprises several countries, including Egypt, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. Its main objectives include promoting peace and security, combating terrorism, and promoting economic development in the region.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has not disclosed a specific date for the proposed ministerial meeting or the summit. However, the ministry has emphasized that the three countries are committed to continuing their coordination and cooperation on regional issues, with a focus on promoting peace, stability, and development in the Sahel and Sahara regions.
Key points
- Egypt, Chad, and Libya agree to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism and security issues in the Sahel and Sahara regions.
