Libya's Acting Foreign Minister, Tahir Al-Baour, met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Chadian Foreign Minister Ahmed Kougouri on October 4, 2026, to discuss enhancing cooperation on counter-terrorism and organized crime. The meeting, which took place in Cairo, focused on strengthening coordination between the three countries to address security challenges in the Sahel and Sahara regions.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated that the trilateral meeting aimed to enhance consultation between Egypt, Chad, and Libya on issues of common interest, contributing to supporting security and stability in the Sahel and Sahara regions. The ministers discussed ways to reactivate the Sahel and Sahara Group, emphasizing the importance of enhancing cooperation in areas such as peace, security, counter-terrorism, and irregular migration.
The meeting also highlighted the need to hold a ministerial meeting of the Sahel and Sahara Group as soon as possible, paving the way for a summit at the level of heads of state and government. This would enable the resumption of the group's institutional work and enhance its effectiveness in addressing regional challenges.
The ministers stressed the importance of continued close coordination between Egypt, Chad, and Libya, enhancing consultation on security, political, and developmental issues in the Sahel and Sahara regions. This cooperation aims to support the ability of regional countries to address common challenges, promote security, stability, and regional cooperation, and drive development and integration efforts.
The discussions also touched on the importance of building on the strengths of the Sahel and Sahara Group, maximizing its potential, and enhancing cooperation among its member states in areas such as peace, security, and capacity building. The group brings together countries from the Sahel and Sahara regions to address common security and development challenges.
Libya, Egypt, and Chad have significant interests in promoting regional security and stability, given the complex security landscape in the Sahel and Sahara regions. The region has been affected by terrorism, organized crime, and irregular migration, which have had devastating impacts on local communities and economies.
The meeting between Al-Baour, Abdelatty, and Kougouri reflects the commitment of Libya, Egypt, and Chad to addressing regional security challenges through enhanced cooperation and coordination. The outcome of the meeting is expected to contribute to the development of a more effective regional approach to counter-terrorism and organized crime.
Key points
- The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism and organized crime in the Sahel and Sahara regions.
