Egyptian FM Calls For Ending Foreign Interference in Libya

SMA NEWS – Cairo

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday called for the halt of foreign interference in Libya and expressed support for a political solution.

In remarks on the sidelines of the 155th session of the Arab League Council, Shoukry indicated that Egypt exerted relentless efforts to reach a peace settlement in Libya.

As for the Syrian crisis, he said the country has been in a vicious circle for 10 years.

“The Syrian people have been suffering, without hope for a better near-future,” Shoukry noted, indicating that returning Syria as an effective and stable country is vital to maintain Arab national security.

On Palestine, Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s keenness to keep the Palestinian cause on the international agenda, stressing the Palestinian issue had been subjected to a deep crisis during the previous period.

Further, the Egyptian top envoy condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and expressed support to Saudi leadership.

“We fully support Saudi Arabia’s efforts in defending themselves from the Houthi militia.”

In another context, Shoukry appreciated the Arab role in supporting Egypt and Sudan’s stance on the issue of the Renaissance Dam.

“We did not wish to detract any party’s right. We are seeking to reach an agreement that guarantees our legitimate rights and does not detract from Ethiopia’s right to development and the rights of Egypt and Sudan in the waters of the Nile,” the FM said.