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Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi during a meeting with Libyan tribal leaders in Cairo, Thursday, July 16, 2020 – Press photo
CAIRO -September 30, 2020: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his support for “concrete and appreciated” Egyptian efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis. Johnson’s comments came in a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi..
Egyptian presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said the two sides exchanged views on the developments of various international and regional archives, especially the situation in Libya..
Sisi affirmed Egypt’s strong strategic position in the face of the Libyan crisis, which aims to restore stability and security. He called upon all Libyan parties to participate positively and constructively in the various avenues derived from the Berlin Summit and the Cairo Declaration to reach the presidential and parliamentary elections that will mark the beginning of a new stage for the Libyan people towards the achievement of peace and stability. restore the pillars of the state and end the chaos of the spread of terrorist groups.
According to the spokesperson, the two parties agreed to continue joint consultation and coordination in this regard. Sisi and Johnson also agreed on the importance of promoting collective international action at this stage towards the resumption of negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli parties..
In addition, Sisi and Johnsond discussed the issue of the Renaissance dam, where President Sisi emphasized the great importance of the water issue for the Egyptian people as a matter of national security.
Sisi affirmed that Egypt adheres to its water rights and asks to reach a legal agreement that guarantees clear rules for the process of filling and operating the dam and achieving the common interests of all parties..
The spokesperson added that “the communication also discussed some issues related to bilateral relations, especially at the security, military, commercial and tourism levels, in light of the growing relations between the two countries during the recent period. Johnson affirmed the interest Britain for developing cooperation with Egypt in various fields. “
In July, Egypt’s House of Representatives authorized President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to “take the necessary measures” to protect national security, giving the president the green light to send troops to Libya.
This came at a closed-door session on protecting the national security of Egypt and Libya against terrorist threats. The session was attended only by members of Parliament and the general secretary of the Chamber.
A week earlier, Sisi told a meeting with Libyan tribal chiefs in Egypt that any Egyptian military intervention in Libya can only materialize at the request of the Libyan people and with permission from the Egyptian Chamber.
According to article 152 of the Egyptian constitution, the state has to seek the approval of Parliament before declaring war or sending its forces on combat missions.
Members attending the session are not allowed to reveal any details of the discussion within this secret meeting.
During his meeting with tribal chiefs on July 16, Sisi said Egypt has always supported a peaceful solution in Libya through encouraging negotiations between Libyan factions. However, you will not sit idly by while observing activities that threaten Egypt’s national security.
“Egypt has the strongest army in the region and in Africa,” he said, adding that, nevertheless, it is prudent and does not assault or invade other territories.
He noted that in case Egyptian forces enter Libya, they will be led by tribal leaders carrying the Libyan flag. He added that the army’s intervention in Libya must be approved by the Egyptian House of Representatives.
Sisi promised that Egypt will intervene “only at the request of the Libyans and will withdraw when they order.”
