Hanna Tetteh

and follows a period of tireless negotiations by the UN lasting over two years.

Today's signing represents an important step in overcoming the political and institutional impasse that has delayed Libya's electoral process, UN Special Representative for the Secretary-General Hana Tete said in her remarks at the signing ceremony.

The agreement demonstrates what can be achieved when Libyans constructively engage in dialogue and seek practical and implementable solutions to outstanding issues.

The agreement signed on Sunday includes a provision that if Libya's House of Representatives and the High Council of State fail to achieve a breakthrough in this one-month period, the parties will move forward towards the elections with a constitutional document, the New Arab reported.