Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry holds a press conference with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Cairo - Courtesy of the Egyptian Foreign MinistryCAIRO- 24 July 2020: On a phone call with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed the latest developments in Libya and several issues of mutual interest, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Hafez on Friday. Shoukry reviewed the Egyptian stance regarding the Libyan issue, in light of preserving Libya's unity, security and safety by working towards a political solution to the crisis and supporting the establishment of Libyan national institutions, Hafez said. Evarist Bartolo to discuss the latest development regarding the Libyan crisis. On July 20, the Egyptian House of Representatives approved sending troops beyond Egyptian borders to the western strategic direction. "We will enter Libya upon the request of the Libyan people, and will leave it in compliance with the order of the Libyan people," the president stated.

Source: Libya Today July 24, 2020 10:41 UTC