UN Secretary General: preparing appropriate climate for elections in Libya is essential.

New York, 13 May 2018 (Lana) The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres called for speeding up the preparation for an appropriate climate for elections in Libya. He called on the House of Representatives and High State Council for consultations and finalize election law as soon as possible. In press statement, Guterres welcomed the realized progress in the UN plan of Action, and launching the national gathering, considering its meeting an important factor to encourage the public and urge them for initiatives and express their ideas and present their opinions in the public domain for discussions and study. The UN Secretary general viewed Libyan women participation in the political process an encouraging sign for gender equality and women participation in the political life. He praised the achievement made in national reconciliation. Antonio Guterres stressed the need for the return of the displaced to their places of origin voluntarily and safely noting the need for the return of the people of Taurgha. =Lana=