Tunisia Reiterates Support for a Libyan-Led Political Settlement
On Monday, Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti reaffirmed his country's commitment to participating constructively in all initiatives aimed at resolving the political crisis in Libya.
Speaking during a ministerial consultation, Nafti stated that Tunisia supports any effort that can bring Libyans together under a single political framework, with support from the United Nations and neighboring countries.
The meeting, hosted in the Egyptian capital, brought together the foreign ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia. It marked the latest round of discussions under the Tripartite Neighboring Countries Mechanism, aimed at coordinating regional positions on the situation in Libya. With political deadlock and security tensions rising, the three countries sought to renew momentum for a peaceful process.
Nafti described Tunisia's position as firm in backing intra-Libyan dialogue without foreign interference. According to him, a homegrown agreement among Libyans remains the only sustainable path toward stability. He said such a solution must reflect the interests of the Libyan people and respond to their desire for peace, development, and state institutions that function effectively.
The final statement from the Cairo meeting called on all parties in Libya to reduce tensions and stop any further escalation. It urged competing political actors to commit to a political process under UN guidance that could lead to national reconciliation and institutional reunification. The statement also renewed calls for holding presidential and parliamentary elections at the same time.
The ministers expressed concern over the fragile state of Libya's political environment and warned that continued division would risk further violence and weaken the country's ability to recover. They also agreed that unified institutions are necessary for managing Libya's natural wealth, restoring public services, and ending the security vacuum that armed groups continue to exploit.
The ministers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria called for a joint regional effort to support Libya in restoring its sovereignty, unity, and political stability. They stressed that Libya's future should be shaped by its people through a transparent, inclusive process backed by international legitimacy.
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