CAIRO – 26 January 2026: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan.
The meeting took place as part of a trilateral discussion on Libya involving the Tunisian and Algerian foreign ministers. Both sides voiced support for a sustainable political settlement in Libya, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to a process that preserves Libya’s unity and sovereignty, stressing that the solution must remain fully Libyan-owned, According to Ahram Online.
He called for creating the necessary conditions to hold simultaneous elections and end internal divisions, while firmly rejecting external interference.
Both ministers also emphasized the tripartite consultation mechanism between Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria as a vital framework for coordinating efforts to support Libyan stability.
Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria have coordinated closely on Libya through a trilateral mechanism launched in 2017, reflecting shared concerns over the security and political fallout from Libya's prolonged instability.
The three countries have repeatedly called for a Libyan-led political process, the reunification of state institutions, and the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries.
Their coordination aligns with UN efforts to revive a political settlement and prevent further fragmentation, while supporting elections as a step toward restoring stability and regional security.
Turning to Gaza, Minister Abdelatty praised US President Donald Trump's initiative to establish a Board of Peace for the strip.
The top Egyptian diplomat underscored the necessity of moving forward with the second phase of the US plan, which involves Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions.
He voiced support for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the deployment of an International Stabilization Force to monitor the ceasefire under the plan.
These steps, he noted, are essential to facilitate early recovery, reconstruction, and the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
On the crisis in Sudan, Abdelatty stressed the urgency of a humanitarian truce and the establishment of safe havens and corridors as a precursor to a comprehensive ceasefire.
He advocated for a Sudanese-led political process and reiterated Egypt's firm stance on respecting Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions.
Mon, Jan. 26, 2026
