Egypt reiterates need for foreign forces to leave Libya

CAIRO: Cairo will spare no effort in meeting the Libyan people’s aspiration for a secure and prosperous country free of any illegal foreign presence, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said during a meeting with Musa Al-Koni, vice president of the Libyan Presidential Council.

Ahmed Hafez, spokesman for Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, said Shoukry stressed Cairo’s full commitment to achieving stability and development in Libya.

Hafez added that Shoukry stressed the need to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on time next month, and for all foreign forces to leave Libya as soon as possible.

Al-Koni expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting stability in Libya.