The Secretary of State calls on Tripoli to resume coastal and desert integration activities
Mohammad Ali Nafti chairs the country's delegation in Tripoli and reaffirms Tunisia's commitment to supporting the assembly structures and activating its activities to address security and economic challenges.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Muhammad Ali Nafti, participated on Saturday 7 November 2026 in the work of the 22nd regular session of the Executive Council of the Assembly of Coastal and Saharan States in the Libyan capital Tripoli. The Minister presides over the country's delegation at this regional meeting to discuss joint action files and revitalize organizational structures in the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs called on the participants of the Ministerial Session to reach consensus resolutions that restore confidence in the institutions bringing together coastal and Saharan countries and advance the paths of joint cooperation between Member States. The Minister reaffirmed Tunisia's commitment to support the Assembly's efforts, structures and initiatives and to resume coordination of its activities in accordance with a practical approach that responds to current security, economic and climate challenges.
On the sidelines of the executive council in the Libyan capital, the head of the Libyan national unity government, Abdul Hamid al-Dabiba, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, water and shared border security, where the Minister underlined during the meeting the position of the President of the Republic on supporting the achievement of a political solution for Libya under the auspices of the United Nations.
The visit also saw bilateral discussions between the Foreign Minister and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdul Atti, focused on strengthening investment and joint regional coordination. These meetings and diplomatic moves coincide with the 22nd session of the Executive Council in Tripoli, seeking to reactivate the institutional framework for assembly and address common issues for member states.