Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria urged all Libyan factions to immediately halt violence and exercise maximum restraint to prevent further deterioration of the security situation, during a trilateral foreign ministers meeting in Cairo yesterday amid rising tensions in the Libyan capital Tripoli, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

The ministers pushed for a simultaneous parliamentary and presidential vote and emphasized the importance of establishing consensus in the country as the basis for moving forward. The meeting also stressed the need to protect Libya’s resources and unify state institutions under a political roadmap backed by the UN and neighboring countries.

All three countries reaffirmed their rejection of foreign interference in Libya, warning it could prolong the crisis and destabilize the wider region. They called for renewed support for the 5+5 Joint Military Commission to uphold the ceasefire, ensure a timely withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, and reunify military and security institutions.

The ministers agreed to maintain coordination with the UN and hold regular meetings under the trilateral mechanism to exchange views on Libya’s future. The next ministerial gatherings are scheduled to take place in Algeria and Tunisia before the end of the year.

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