Meeting Between Tunisian Foreign Minister and Council of Europe Secretary General
On the sidelines of his participation in the high-level segment of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, on September 26, 2025.
Discussion Overview
This meeting provided an opportunity to acknowledge the existing level of cooperation with the Council of Europe and to explore ways to strengthen it, based on mutual interest and respect for national sovereignty, in line with the shared values of democracy, rule of law, and human rights in their global context.
Key Topics Discussed
The exchanges also allowed for a review of the support provided by the Council of Europe to Tunisia under the South Programme V, particularly in the areas of:
- Combating corruption
- Cybersecurity
- Women's rights
- Child protection
- Good governance
Council of Europe's Stance
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe expressed his satisfaction with the level of cooperation with Tunisia, praising the pioneering role played by the country in its Mediterranean and regional space, and highlighting Tunisia's active participation in the Council's activities at the regional and international levels.
Future Commitments
He also reaffirmed the Council of Europe's commitment to continuing its support for Tunisia and to accompanying the country in its reform programs, while strengthening the existing partnership in areas of common interest.
