NEW YORK, Sha'ban 5, 1433, Jun 25, 2012, SPA - The Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon has welcomed the conclusion of Egypt’s presidential election process following the official results of the June 16 to 17 run-off by the Higher Presidential Elections Commission. The Secretary-General commended the Egyptian people for the peaceful atmosphere in which these elections were held. He congratulated Dr. Mohammad Morsi on his election and trusted that the President-elect will spare no effort in ensuring the people of Egypt realize their aspirations for greater democracy, the promotion of human rights, and a more prosperous and stable Egypt for all of its citizens, UN Information Center was quoted as saying by the UAE news agency "WAM". The Secretary-General noted that the imminent handover of power to the elected President marks the end of one important phase of Egypt’s ongoing transition to greater democracy. He stressed the need to strengthen and build strong, independent institutions and to allow civil society to flourish and to play its role fully and freely. --SPA 13:23 LOCAL TIME 10:23 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1010767