CAIRO, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad met with Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), in Cairo on Friday to discuss developments in Libya's political process and bilateral relations.
The two sides discussed cooperation on issues of mutual interest and mechanisms to activate joint strategic and economic projects, according to Egypt's state-affiliated Al-Qahera News TV.
They also discussed ways to advance the political process toward unifying Libya's political authority and holding permanent elections in the country.
Libya has remained politically and institutionally divided since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, with the UN-recognized Government of National Unity in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east backed by the LNA. Despite UN-led efforts to organize presidential and parliamentary elections, disagreements over electoral laws and the unification of state institutions continue to hinder the political process. ■
