Tripoli, 26 June 2013 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Tarek Mitri extends his warmest congratulations to Mr. Nouri Ali Busahmin on his election as President of the General National Congress.

Mr. Mitri reiterates the readiness of the United Nations in Libya to continue to offer advice and technical assistance to the new President, the General National Congress and the Government to support the building of the State's legitimate institutions and the democratic transition according to the Libyan national priorities.