President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfy in Cairo, Egypt on December 21, 2021. Press PhotoCAIRO – 21 December 2021: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Tuesday in Cairo Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfy asserting "Egypt's support to whatever fulfills the high interest of Libya, activate the free willpower of its people, and preserves its territorial integrity and sovereignty," the presidency's press statement indicates. The meeting – that took place in Al Ithidiyah Presidential Palace – was attended by Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry, Chief of General Intelligence Abbas Kamel, and Libyan Permanent Envoy to the Arab League Ambassador Abdel Motaleb Idris. "On his side, head of the Libyan Presidential Council valued the vital role of Egypt, and its persistent and honest efforts - under the leadership of President Sisi – aimed at reinstating stability in Libya, and unifying its institutions, particularly the military institution embodied in the Libyan National Army in integration with the efforts of 5+5 Military Committee," the statement indicates. It is noted that Libyan presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for December 24, 2021.

Source: Libya Today December 21, 2021 14:58 UTC