UN secretary-general describes it as ‘an important step towards restoring unity, stability, security and prosperity’ in the country NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the endorsement by Libya’s House of Representatives of the interim Government of National Unity as “an important step towards restoring unity, stability, security and prosperity” in the country. He commended members of the House and the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum for their work in advancing the political process in Libya, and also praised the country’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission and local authorities in Sirte for their efforts in securing the parliament’s approval. Guterres encouraged the new unity government to cooperate with the House of Representatives “to address the urgent needs of the Libyan people without delay, advance preparations for national elections on Dec. 24, 2021, and continue to work toward the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement of Oct. 23, 2020.” He also reiterated the support of the UN for the Libyan people in all their efforts to improve the peace and stability of their nation.