Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi (C) receives LNA commander Khalifa Haftar (L) in Cairo on Sunday. (Reuters) Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar received on Sunday Egypt’s backing for his operation to liberate Tripoli from terrorist groups after he held talks in Cairo with President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. His surprise visit to Cairo coincided with Government of National Accord (GNA) head Fayez al-Sarraj visiting the operations command center in Tripoli. Haftar and Sisi discussed the latest developments in Libya, with Egypt voicing its support for the unity, stability and security of Libya. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said that Sisi stressed to Haftar Cairo’s support for efforts to combat terrorism, gangs and extremist militias in order to achieve the security and stability of the Libyan people throughout their country. Haftar’s office issued a brief statement, saying that he discussed with Sisi “several issues of joint interest, particularly counter-terrorism.” In Tripoli, […]