### The revival of the tripartite mechanism for the stabilization of Libya: between hope and challenges
On May 31, 2025, a conference was summoned on this occasion in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together the foreign ministers of Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia. This event marks a return to a cooperation mechanism established in 2017, but which had been suspended in 2019 due to the tumultuous evolution of the situation in Libya. Through this meeting, political leaders sought to coordinate their approaches to the complex and fragile situation of their neighbor, simultaneously emphasizing their commitment to promote security and stability in the region.
### An alarming observation
Libya has been going through a period of prolonged instability since the fall of the Muammar Gaddafi regime in 2011. A multitude of armed factions are competing for control of the country, while the absence of a unified and legitimate government limits the efforts of reconstruction and national reconciliation. The human and social consequences of this conflict are deep, millions of Libyans being moved and the country’s economy being severely affected. This critical situation calls for the urgency of regional support initiatives.
### The position of neighboring countries
Egyptian minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated the strategic importance of Libya for the national security of Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia, revealing an interconnection that many consider inevitable in regional geopolitical relations. His declaration in favor of a Libyan solution – without external interference – resound with a shared aspiration among these countries. Could this positioning serve as a starting point for an inclusive dialogue, respecting the Libyan national institutions while facilitating a national electoral process?
### Shades of a regional approach
If the cooperation initiative between these countries is laudable and may seem promising, it is not without challenges. The history of regional interventions in Libya remains marked by attempts at stabilization sometimes perceived as interference. Meetings such as this must therefore sail with precaution between the affirmation of support and respect for Libyan sovereignty.
The search for an active neutrality status, by which these countries could play the role of mediators rather than stakeholders, deserves to be explored. A better understanding of the ramifications of their actions – and of their inactions – on the Libyan soil could also lay the foundations for constructive collaboration.
### Commitment to peace and security
The ministers stressed the need to keep in mind the Libyan national interest above all. This commitment is essential to strengthen Libyan institutions and preserve the country’s resources. It is interesting to wonder to what extent the preservation of peace also requires adjustments in the definition of commercial and security interests of neighboring countries. Authentic cooperation could not only lead to profits for Libya, but also improve diplomatic relations between these three countries.
### to a shared future
The revival of this tripartite mechanism seems to meet an urgent need, both for neighboring countries and for Libya itself. This dialogue could promote not only the circulation of ideas and strategies, but also the construction of a future based on the principles of unity and peaceful cooperation.
The situation in Libya calls for a long -term reflection and concerted actions that go beyond simple statements of support. The capacity of neighbors to engage in a constructive and collaborative manner could well be the key to offering Libyans a path to peace and sustainable reconciliation. As often in such contexts, the real question remains how to transform this collective desire into tangible actions which provide concrete and beneficial results for all.