Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia Hold Regional Libya Talks to Revive Political Process

Egypt is hosting a series of high-level diplomatic meetings to address critical regional issues, including Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing crisis in Libya. Cairo will host a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss nuclear cooperation and regional coordination ahead of indirect Iran-US nuclear negotiations. Concurrently, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia have reactivated their trilateral mechanism focused on Libya, emphasizing the urgency of a Libyan-led political solution free from foreign interference, and advocating for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The ministers underscored the importance of Libya's unity, territorial integrity, and national sovereignty, calling for the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting UN efforts to stabilize the country. They highlighted the need to preserve Libyan resources, safeguard security, and prioritize Libya's national interests while preventing violence and escalation. These coordinated efforts reflect a regional consensus on addressing Libya’s fragile security situation and advancing diplomatic solutions in the Middle East and North Africa.