Retired Libyan General Khalifa Hafater left Cairo on Saturday after a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the second since he launched an attack against the internationally recognized government of reconciliation in Tripoli last month. Sisi confirmed his support for Hafter in the "anti-terrorism efforts."
After a three-day visit, Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radhi said Hafer briefed Sissi on the latest developments in Libya, stressing "Egypt's support for counterterrorism efforts and extremist groups and militias to achieve security and stability in Libya ... and to create the atmosphere for political solutions and implementation of constitutional entitlements "He said.
According to Libyan media close to Haftar that the latter is going to visit Paris on Wednesday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macaron.
Macaron received the head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj in Paris last Wednesday, where he confirmed to him the support of Paris to the government of Al-Wifaq, which is dealing with the attack Hafter on Tripoli.
Since April 4, Hafar's forces have been trying to take control of Tripoli with a ground offensive under air cover, a move that has sparked international condemnation and condemnation to coincide with UN efforts to hold political negotiations to end the conflict.