(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The Obama administration on Monday congratulated President-elect Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory and the people of Tunisia on the successful conclusion of the first presidential election under the new constitution, something the White House called a €Åvital step toward the completion of Tunisia€„¢s momentous transition to democracy.€€Œ
The United States looks forward to working with the new administration as it works to €Åuphold the ideals of the Tunisian revolution and to meet all Tunisians€„¢ aspirations for security, economic opportunity, and dignity,€€Œ the White House said in a statement Monday.
The success of Tunisia€„¢s political transition can be attributed to the commitment by the country€„¢s leaders and people to €Åinclusive political dialogue, consensus-building, and democratic values,€€Œ the White House wrote.
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