Tunisia's Presidential Election

By The White House

WASHINGTON, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement

John Kerry

Secretary of State

Washington, DC

November 23, 2014

I congratulate the Tunisian people on today's presidential election. This historic moment has come about due to the strong commitment by Tunisians from across the political spectrum to democracy and the rule of law. With a continued emphasis on political and social cooperation and consensus-building, Tunisia's democratic path will remain an inspiration to all those in the region and around the world who are working to build the foundation for an inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous future. I saw firsthand the power of Tunisia's example when I visited earlier this year, and the United States will continue to support Tunisia's transition and provide economic and security assistance to the Tunisian people. We look forward to the successful conclusion of Tunisia's presidential election process by the end of this year and are committed to working with the democratically-elected government that will lead the country in the years ahead.