On Monday, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Stephanie Williams said that “2.5 million Libyans received voter cards; this sends a strong message that the Libyan people yearn for change and democracy”
During her meeting with the Head of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Din Al-Sayeh, Williams praised the progress made in preparing for the electoral process. She reiterated the United Nations’ unwavering support for the tireless work and efforts of HNEC.
The Special Adviser stressed the United Nations’ support for holding the elections as scheduled. She explained that the elections are the only way to achieve a peaceful transfer of power, and achieve the aspirations of Libyan people towards a secure and stable democratic state.
Earlier, Williams met with the Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Mnifi in Tripoli. They discussed the latest developments in the political process in Libya, and arrangements for the upcoming elections.
“The meeting reviewed the efforts of the UN mission in coordinating international efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, and to cross the transitional phase peacefully. As well as the obstacles facing the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections,” Al-Mnifi’s Media Office said in a statement.
Williams stressed the importance of commitment to the outcomes of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), holding of the elections, and achieving the aspirations of the Libyan people in building a unified and democratic state.
In a separate meeting, Williams held a discussion with Foreign Minister, Najla Al-Mangoush who praised William’s efforts to secure the political process in Libya.
Al-Mangoush affirmed the support of the Government of National Unity (GNU) for the electoral process, and its success despite the current difficulties.
In turn, Williams praised the success of the Libya Stabilisation Conference, which was organized by the MFA in Tripoli, on 21 October.
“Williams stressed the importance of joint communication between the United Nations Mission (UNSMIL) and the Libyan Foreign Ministry, in order to achieve the desired goals,” the statement concluded.