Russian, Egyptian presidents discuss Libya via telephone

CAIRO

The presidents of Russia and Egypt held a telephone call Saturday to discuss the latest developments in Libya.

Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also evaluated ways to enhance bilateral ties, according to the Egyptian presidency.

They agreed to increase mutual work and coordination to solve the crisis in Libya and fight terror organizations and armed militias, according to a statement.

Libya has been torn by civil war since the ouster of ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.