Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Friday hailed statements by the Libyan parliament and the Libyan presidential council of the Government of the National Accord declaring a ceasefire in the country. “I welcome all the statements issued by the presidential council and the House of Representatives in Libya on creasing fire and stopping military operations in all Libyan territories, considering this an important step in achieving a political settlement and the aspiration of the Libyan people in restoring stability and prosperity in Libya, as well as preserving the Libyan people's wealth,” El-Sisi said in a statement published on his official social media accounts on Friday morning. El-Sisi's statement is the first from an Arab or Middle Eastern leader supporting a political solution in the war-torn country. More to follow
