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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Says Egypt Will Be Firm against Terrorist Groups and their Backers in Libya

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. (Reuters)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announced on Tuesday that Libya’s stability is integral to Egypt’s national security.

Speaking during an African Union-led Contact Group meeting on Libya, he said Egypt will not be lenient with terrorist groups and their backers in Libya.

The contact group, held at the level of presidents, met virtually to discuss the developments in Libya.

Egyptian presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said that Sisi stressed Cairo’s firm stance on Libyan crisis and reaching a political solution that safeguards the country’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

He stated that he backs the will of the Libyan people and rejects foreign meddling in Libya’s internal affairs.

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