Egypt has reopened its embassy in Tripoli after a 12-year closure, signalling a renewed phase in relations with Libya’s Government of National Unity.
During his visit, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour, Acting Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek, and UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh to discuss bilateral cooperation, energy, and Libya’s political process.
Key developments
- Egypt and Libya signed a health cooperation MoU, covering medical training, healthcare development and disease prevention.
- The two countries agreed to accelerate cooperation on gas, oil refining, petroleum products and electricity interconnection projects.
- Egypt reiterated its concerns over the Türkiye-Libya maritime agreement while both sides agreed to continue dialogue on maritime boundaries.
The visit reflects Cairo’s broader effort to strengthen diplomatic, economic and security cooperation with Libya while supporting a Libyan-led political process and expanding collaboration across strategic sectors.
ℹ️ Reuters, Egypt Today