Foreign ministers of Tunisia and Egypt are looking to strengthen bilateral ties in Tripoli

The Foreign Ministers of Tunisia and Egypt met on 8 November 2026 in the Libyan capital Tripoli to discuss pathways for mutual cooperation and support for relations between the two countries. A diplomatic meeting between the two sides was held to discuss bilateral coordination in various areas proposed for joint action.

The meeting saw both sides reaffirm their mutual concern for developing and advancing bilateral relations to a broader level serving common interests. The talks focused on opening up new prospects for partnership and activating existing cooperation programmes between the two sides to strengthen formal ties.

The talks were held on the sidelines of official events to resume the coastal and Saharan gathering activities hosted by the capital Tripoli. The meeting followed regional arrangements aimed at reactivating the framework of collective action to solidify the organisation and revitalize its institutions.

Foreign Minister Muhammad Ali Nafti had met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdul Atti in the Libyan capital Tripoli to discuss bilateral relations and the Libyan file.

The Coordination Meetings held within the framework of this Regional Meeting seek to strengthen channels of political consultation between Member States and pursue issues of mutual interest. Representatives of the participating countries continue their meetings in Tripoli to set priorities for the next phase and complete official deliberations.