Egyptian officials are in engaged in high-level talks with their counterparts in Libya to ascertain the status of missing Egyptian citizens and assess their situation. An Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement said this reflects Egypt’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all its citizens abroad. The statement explained that the Foreign Ministry continues to hold regular and intensive meetings with the families of missing citizens, as part of its commitment to keeping them informed of all relevant developments. The Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs, Haddad al-Gohary met on Monday with more than 200 families of missing persons. The meeting reviewed the efforts being made, the ongoing communications with relevant authorities, and addressed their inquiries.

Source: Egypt Independent December 23, 2025 14:39 UTC