NEW YORK, October 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General congratulates the Tunisian people on the occasion of the country’s legislative elections on 26 October. As the Secretary-General noted during his recent visit to Tunisia, these elections are a crucial step for the country’s future and mark a decisive milestone in the transition to democracy. Just as this moment comes with a great deal of hope, there remain crucial tasks ahead for the next Government. He reiterates that the United Nations stands ready to support Tunisia in this respect.
The Secretary-General also congratulates the Tunisian electoral authorities for their efforts in organizing the polling and their continued work on the presidential elections next month.
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