Egypt hosts Libyan 5+5 JMC meetings with Armed Forces chief of staff in attendance - Defence
This aligns with Egypt's commitment to creating a supportive environment for dialogue, promoting consensus among all parties, prioritizing Libya's national interest, and backing the United Nations mission in preserving Libya's unity and stability, the Egyptian military spokesperson said
The 5+5 JMC meetings are taking place nearly a month after Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, commander-in-chief of the Libyan armed forces, in Cairo, where Egypt reaffirmed that Libya's stability is closely connected to its national security.
During Wednesday's opening session, the meetings addressed various shared concerns, aiming to unify perspectives that strengthen Libya's stability and implement consensus-driven measures to preserve its social fabric and maintain sovereignty over its territory.
In his opening remarks, the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces emphasized Cairo's appreciation for the deep-rooted historical ties and strong relations between both nations.
He also commended Libyan representatives' ongoing efforts to foster rapprochement and unify the country's military and security institutions while reaffirming their commitment to the ceasefire agreement to ensure Libya's security and stability.
For their part, members of the Libyan delegation expressed deep gratitude to Egypt for hosting the 5+5 JMC meetings, which enabled ongoing dialogue and discussions and presented practical proposals and actionable ideas to the negotiation council for the Libyans' benefit.
Libya's 5+5 Commission, established in 2020, was one of three key tracks in the UN-backed settlement process to ensure the withdrawal of all foreign fighters, previously deployed by various foreign powers, from the oil-rich country.
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