US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland in an interview with Extra NewsCAIRO - 25 May 2020: On Monday, US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland said Egypt had played a significant role in empowering the political process in Libya, noting that all security problems in the North African country can be addressed should a government be formed there. Speaking to the Extra News channel, Norland said "Egypt and the US have common interests as regards the stability of the situation in Libya," noting that Cairo, in addition, has security interests and concerns “and we understand that.”Those concerns can be dealt with via the presence of a stable government in Libya, the removal of foreign forces from the country, and helping it regain control over its lands, he added. Norland said the US will provide support in line with the Libyan desire to expel foreign fighters from the country. The US envoy indicated that he had held important meetings with Egyptian officials, as well as with the speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Aguila Saleh. He indicated that he would meet with Saleh to discuss the constitutional foundations for the upcoming elections next December.

Source: Egypt Today May 25, 2021 09:22 UTC