US will support any government that comes out from democratic elections

"The United States of America will support any Tunisian government that comes out from the democratic elections," U.S. Ambassador in Tunis Gordon Gray said on Tuesday. "We will support Tunisia in its democratic transition. We are not backing up a party or a candidate  (…)We support a free and transparent process," he pointed out during a news conference on Caretaker Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi's recent visit to Washington. "President Obama invited Premier Caid Essebsi by way of paying tribute to the Tunisian Revolution and expressing the American consideration for Tunisia, the nation that ignited the Arab Spring, and the first country to organise democratic elections," the American diplomat explained. He pointed out that he was "convinced that the October 23 elections will be a success and will express the people's will," announcing, in this regard, that over 130 American observers will monitor the National Constituent Assembly elections. Mr. Gray went back over Obama-Caid Essebsi talks which the U.S. head of the Executive described as "excellent." The meeting had offered the occasion to discuss the opportunities and challenges Tunisia is faced with on its path to democracy, and the assistance that the United States could provide to support this process. The United States, President Obama had stated at the end of talks, is willing to contribute to the success of transition in Tunisia, notably, through the creation of new economic opportunities and reinforcement of investment. In addition to the 39 million dollars already granted as an assistance to the transition process, the U.S. had devised a set of back-up mechanisms, including notably guarantees on loans and an aid to stimulate trade exchanges and foreign investment. The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss the last developments in the region. The American president voiced, in this regard, admiration for the great hospitality shown by Tunisians who had welcomed with open arms thousands of refugees fleeing violence in Libya. In Washington, the Prime Minister had also met with World Bank senior officials and key figures of the American Congress. He had also delivered a speech at Georgetown University and given several interviews, notably to the Washington Post and New-York Times.