US welcomes UN-brokered deal between Libya's political factions

U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has welcomed a significant UN-brokered agreement reached in Tunis between Libya's conflicting political parties. The accord represents progress toward establishing a path for credible national elections.

Boulos stated that the Libyan parties made progress in Tunis concerning electoral laws and the High National Elections Commission. He described this as an important step toward successful national elections, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.

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We welcome the progress Libyan parties made in Tunis toward agreement on electoral laws and the High National Elections Commission - an important step toward a credible path to successful national elections.

The United States has committed to continuing its support for dialogue among Libyan stakeholders. Boulos affirmed that the U.S. will work with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and international partners to assist Libyans in achieving a lasting political solution and forming a unified executive capable of governing the entire country.

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The United States will continue to support dialogue among Libyan stakeholders and to work with @UNSMIL and international partners to help Libyans achieve a durable political solution and establish a unified executive capable of governing all of Libya.