President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has been invited by the his Congolese counterpart Denis Sassou-Nguesso to attend the African Union (AU) High Level Committee on Libya, slated for January 25 in Congo Brazzaville, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid on Sunday.

The invitation was handed over to Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry during his meeting with his Congolese counterpart Jean-Claude Gakosso, Abu Zeid stated.

Shoukry, during the meeting, stressed Egypt's support for the political path in Libya, highlighting the necessity of swift action to settle the Libyan crisis and implement al Sukhirat agreement, the spokesman noted.

The minister further highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts to protect the Libyan state and its institutions, pointing out to the meeting that Egypt will host on the mechanisms of Libya's neighboring countries.

For his part, the Congolese foreign minister voiced appreciation for Egypt's efforts in the Libyan file as well as its interest in backing stability and security in the north African country.

The EU meeting on Libya, which is set to see participants from neighboring countries, aims to create more communication among parts concerned with the Libyan affairs.

Source: MENA