UN General Assembly
2015

Egypt’s deep concern for Libya’s future, security and stability were the main driving force behind our support for United Nations efforts to reach a peaceful settlement. This support played a significant role in achieving the Libyan political agreement, the Skhirat Agreement, which should be considered a milestone. From this point onwards, the international community should consolidate its efforts and strengthen its support for the parties to the Agreement with a view to rebuilding the Libyan State, empowering it effectively to combat terrorism and enhancing its capacity to defeat the terrorists before they can establish a base from which to target Libya’s neighbours and extend their influence. In this context I should like to emphasize the importance of continuing to foster an environment that is conducive to increased participation among Libyans who believe in a modern State, in parallel with an unflagging effort to eradicate terrorism.