Secretary-General, Encouraged by Libyan Political Agreement as Step towards Resolving Crisis, Urges Formation of National Accord Government

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is encouraged by the initialing of the Libyan Political Agreement yesterday in Skhirat, Morocco.  He looks forward to the speedy conclusion of the full agreement and its implementation.  This act is a clear demonstration of political will and courage, and brings the country one step closer to resolving the current institutional and security crisis.

The Secretary-General calls on all Libyans to move the political transition process forward, in a spirit of unity, through the formation of a Government of National Accord.

The Secretary-General remains committed to supporting the Libyan people through his Special Representative and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).