U.S. Presidential Advisor Welcomes Election of New Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives

Tunis, Oct 7 (KUNA) -- U.S. President’s Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Masad Boulos, expressed his welcome on Wednesday for the election of Abdulnabi al-Salihin as Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, along with his first deputy, Tariq al-Ashtar, and second deputy, Misbah Duma. The Libyan News Agency reported that this came in a statement by Boulos, in which he expressed his country’s aspiration to work with the House of Representatives, its new leadership, and all parties to advance the political process. He added that the United States would work with all relevant Libyan parties and institutions to advance the political process that unites Libya’s political, economic, and military institutions and paves the way for successful national elections. The U.S. presidential advisor stressed that Libya’s leaders and people have an opportunity to overcome their divisions, achieve national unity, and establish lasting peace. He affirmed that the United States would remain at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to support Libyan-led unity, in close cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and international partners. (End) S.B.M. / H.S.S.