TRIPOLI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Libyan eastern-based parliament on Saturday stressed the importance of security coordination with Egypt to eliminate terrorist organizations.
The parliament's remarks came in a statement of condolence issued to the 16 policemen killed in clashes with terrorists in Egypt.
"The Libyan parliament and people confirm solidarity with Egypt in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Our war against terrorism is common. All dark schemes target the security of all of us," the statement said.
"We stress the importance of security coordination between Libya and Egypt to eliminate all terrorist organizations," the statement added.
At least 16 Egyptian policemen were killed in a shootout with terrorists in the desert of Giza province on Friday.
Egyptian authorities have taken exceptional security measures in the area of the clashes to monitor and control the movements of terrorists.
