Libya, Tripoli, 2 November 2011
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We spoke at length about public security and the need to secure the arsenals of the previous regime, particularly stocks of shoulder-fired missiles and chemical and biological weapons. And we recognized the centrality of human rights and the rule of law. Issues of transnational justice must be resolved with wisdom and restraint. It is important to hold perpetrators of human rights crimes to account, as well as to promote national reconciliation. Women and young people helped win the revolution. They deserve to participate fully in the decisions and emerging institutions that will shape their future. The role of civil society and non-governmental organizations is key. Very shortly, I will have a meeting with a number of their representatives of civil society. The United Nations stands ready to support the Libyan people in all the areas we discussed: elections, a new constitution, human rights, public security and the control of weapons. Libyans inspired the world in throwing off tyranny. In building a future of peace and dignity for all, I am confident that you will inspire the world once again. Let me repeat: the United Nations is here to help – we are ready to provide all necessary technical assistance an logistics in every way we can, in any way you choose. That is why we have come to Tripoli. And today, I say to you from the heart: Mabrouk Libya al-Hurra. Shukran jazeelan.