On the Occasion of the New School and University Year, President Kais Saied Presided Over a Meeting
On the afternoon of September 15, President Kais Saied presided over a meeting attended by Khaled Nouri, Minister of the Interior, and Rachid Amri, Minister of Transport, as well as members of the Higher Council of Education and Teaching: Noureddine Nouri, Minister of Education, Sadok Mourali, Minister of Youth and Sports, Riadh Chaoued, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Ahmed Bouhali, Minister of Religious Affairs, Asma Jabri, Minister of Family, Women, Children, and the Elderly, and Amina Srarfi, Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Introduction and Objectives
At the beginning of the meeting, the President emphasized that while awaiting the launch of the Higher Council of Education and Teaching's work in the near future, it is imperative to fully support the youth and the teaching corps. This approach is based on the deep conviction that reform must be comprehensive, breaking away from apparent reforms that have led to the opposite of what was expected. The Higher Council of Education and Teaching was created by the Constitution to ensure that education and teaching are not subject to internal political calculations or foreign dictates. This situation has created victims for whom it is a national duty to find solutions, so they can get out of their difficult situation and effectively contribute to the national construction process, of which they are capable.
Education as a Fundamental Right
The President stressed that education is a right for all, just like water and air, and that education and culture are areas of sovereignty. These will shape the new generations, which will take over and protect society from all kinds of deviations.
Need for Adequate Conditions
The Head of State highlighted the need to offer adequate and equitable conditions throughout the country, a mandatory principle under the Constitution until the age of sixteen. However, the deterioration of infrastructure and transportation means has led to an increase in illiteracy, when no one should have been left behind.
Immediate Action Required
President Saied also emphasized the need to immediately address many situations that have accumulated over the decades and for all concerned parties to intervene to overcome all obstacles faced by students, pupils, and the entire educational family.
Instructions for Enhanced Security and Transportation
The President gave instructions to redouble efforts to facilitate student transportation and to set up security patrols around schools and institutes. The goal is to protect them from all forms of deviation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the President of the Republic reaffirmed that when Tunisians have had the right conditions, they have not only excelled in Tunisia but worldwide. Tunisia is a beacon of creativity and light, he asserted.
