The foreign ministers of Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria met in Algiers on October 25, 2026, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan crisis and the prospects for a peaceful resolution. According to a joint statement released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministers emphasized the importance of supporting the Libyan political process under UN auspices. They also stressed the need for a comprehensive and inclusive solution to the crisis.
The meeting was held in implementation of the outcomes of the 3rd Tripartite Mechanism meeting of neighboring countries on the Libyan crisis, which was held in Cairo on May 21, 2026. The ministers reviewed the efforts of the UN Mission in Libya to facilitate a political process aimed at organizing free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections. They also expressed their support for the efforts of the UN Mission in Libya to implement the roadmap announced on August 21, 2025.
The ministers emphasized the importance of a Libyan-led and owned political process, and that the solution to the crisis should be based on the will of the Libyan people and their national consensus. They also stressed the need for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters, and forces from Libyan territory, and the preservation of the gains of the ceasefire agreement. The ministers also called for the acceleration of the unification of all Libyan institutions, including military and security institutions.
The ministers also discussed the importance of preserving Libya's resources and using them for the benefit of the Libyan people. They stressed the need to protect Libya's frozen financial assets abroad and ensure their proper management by international financial institutions. The ministers also urged the Libyan parties to take further steps to implement the unified expenditure framework for 2026.
The ministers agreed to continue coordinating and consulting within international and regional organizations to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Libyan crisis. They also emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of international law in any agreements or understandings reached. The ministers expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the UN Mission in Libya and the African Union in supporting the Libyan political process.
At the end of the meeting, the ministers agreed to hold the next meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism in Tunisia at a later date. The ministers also expressed their gratitude to Algeria for hosting the meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Libyan political process.
The joint statement was released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 26, 2026. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria. The ministers emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution to the Libyan crisis and the need for international support for the Libyan political process.
Key points
- The foreign ministers of Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria reaffirmed their support for the Libyan political process under UN auspices.
- The ministers emphasized the importance of a Libyan-led and owned political process.
- The ministers agreed to continue coordinating and consulting within international and regional organizations to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Libyan crisis.
