Note to Correspondents in response to questions on UNSMIL's leadership

31 Oct 2015

Note to Correspondents in response to questions on UNSMIL's leadership

New York, 31 October 2015 - In response to questions concerning the leadership of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Secretary-General reaffirms that his Special Representative for Libya, Bernardino Leon, remains fully engaged on his behalf in facilitating the Libyan Political Dialogue. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to reiterate his full confidence in Mr. Leon's efforts, aimed at supporting the Libyans to conclude the political dialogue process and form a Government of National Accord as soon as possible. The Secretary-General emphasizes that continuity will be paramount in any leadership transition.