Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia to coordinate on Libya crisis resolution

Algeria's diplomatic engagement in North Africa continues with the strategic visit of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, to Cairo. This high-profile mission, undertaken at the behest of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, underscores Algeria's commitment to bolstering bilateral ties with Egypt and, crucially, to advancing a unified regional approach to the protracted crisis in Libya. The emphasis on strengthening the "Alger-Cairo axis" signals a desire for coordinated action on key regional challenges.

The core objective of Attaf's visit extends beyond mere bilateral discussions. A significant focus is the reactivation of a tripartite mechanism involving Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia. This consultative group aims to harmonize the positions of these neighboring countries and position them as key mediators in the Libyan conflict. For Algeria, this initiative represents a proactive stance, seeking to foster an inclusive political solution driven by Libyans themselves, while actively pushing back against external interference that has long plagued the nation's stability.

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The objective is to give new impetus to political and economic relations between the two giants of the region, in a particularly volatile geopolitical context.

From an Algerian perspective, as articulated by El Watan, this diplomatic push is vital. Libya's instability directly impacts regional security, and a unified front among its immediate neighbors is essential to preventing further fragmentation and external manipulation. The emphasis on a "Libyan-led" solution, free from foreign agendas, aligns with Algeria's long-standing foreign policy principles. This visit is not just about diplomacy; it's about asserting regional agency and working towards a stable, sovereign Libya, which is intrinsically linked to Algeria's own security and prosperity. The success of this tripartite initiative could set a precedent for regional cooperation in addressing complex geopolitical challenges.

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For Algiers, Tunis, and Cairo, it is about imposing themselves as the indispensable mediators of the conflict, by favoring an inclusive political solution, carried by the Libyans themselves and free from any foreign interference.