Egypt Daily News – Egypt’s General Intelligence Chief, Major General Hassan Rashad, reaffirmed Egypt’s support for a “Libyan-Libyan” consensual solution that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people.
This came during his meeting with Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, according to a report by Cairo News Channel on Thursday. Rashaad emphasized the urgent need to limit foreign interference in Libya.
For his part, Aguila Saleh highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties between Egypt and Libya and stressed Egypt’s key role in helping resolve the Libyan crisis. He praised Egypt’s commitment to stability and its efforts to bridge differences between the Libyan factions, expressing the Libyan people’s desire to advance the political process and restore stability.
Previously, Egypt had called on all Libyan parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritize the interests of the Libyan people, and safeguard the country’s resources and institutions. On Wednesday, Mohamed al-Menfi, head of Libya’s Presidential Council, welcomed Egypt’s statement calling for dialogue and consensus among institutions established under the political agreement, aiming to reach general elections.
The situation in Libya remains highly fragile. Just days ago, massive protests erupted in the capital, Tripoli, demanding the resignation of the Government of National Unity following recent armed clashes that resulted in significant casualties and property damage.
Libya has been engulfed in a complex political crisis since 2011, marked by a deep institutional and political split. The country is divided between two rival governments: the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh in the west, and the Benghazi-based government loyal to the parliament, headed by Osama Hamad in the east.
This division extends to Libya’s sovereign institutions, most notably the legislature, with the House of Representatives based in Tobruk and its consultative counterpart, the High Council of State in Tripoli — both of which are themselves experiencing internal rifts.
