Tunisia's New Era: A Commitment to International Cooperation and Sovereignty
Tunisia continues to confirm its openness to the outside world, both in terms of bilateral relations and multilateral relations, without forgetting its contribution to the aura of major regional and international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU).
A Strong Commitment to Independence and Sovereignty
Contrary to what some malicious rumors may suggest, the President of the Republic has always upheld the respect of the country's independence and national sovereignty while maintaining positive cooperation relations with brotherly and friendly countries, without accepting attempts at foreign interference in Tunisia's internal affairs.
A Busy Schedule for the Minister of Foreign Affairs
In line with this spirit and within the framework of general guidelines, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Ali Nafti, has been instructed by President Kaïs Saïed to engage in intense activity, holding meetings with high-ranking officials from other countries and with top officials from major international organizations around the world. Armed with his "pilgrim's staff," as the saying goes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad has proven to be the country's best ambassador and the true representative of the Head of State at major regional and international events.
Recent Activities
The latest activity was his presidency of the Tunisian delegation responsible for presenting and discussing the national report on the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and the African Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, during the 85th session of the African Commission held on the matter in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. After indicating that Tunisia's participation is the best proof of its unwavering commitment to universal human rights principles and its engagement to strengthen the foundations of peace and security in Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs renewed the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of states, the independence of each country's decisions, and the choices of their peoples, while reaffirming the country's concern, since the July 25, 2021, process, to consolidate the bases of democracy, the rule of law, good governance, transparency, and the guarantee of rights and freedoms for all citizens without discrimination.
Support for the Palestinian Cause
Regarding the situation in the Palestinian territories, the Minister reiterated the consideration of the Palestinian cause as central to Tunisia and its President, as well as the constant position in favor of the Palestinian people's struggle and their inalienable and imprescriptible right to self-determination and independence within their fully sovereign state, with Al-Quds as its capital.
Promoting Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
The Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs has recently focused on promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation, particularly during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through bilateral meetings, participation in regional summits such as COMESA, and trips to address the Tunisian community abroad, such as in Kenya. He also reiterated Tunisia's positions on issues such as South-South cooperation.
A Positive and Constructive Partnership
This shows that Tunisia, under the leadership of President Kaïs Saïed, is committed to having positive and constructive partnership relations with neighboring countries in the region, Arab and Islamic countries, African continent countries, Mediterranean Basin countries in Europe and Asia, as well as a willingness to expand further with fruitful relations with countries such as China, Iran, Russia, and those in Latin America. The principle that remains immutable in all these international relations is that of mutual respect for sovereignty and the "win-win" option, where respect for mutual interests remains a constant for all.
A Dynamic Diplomacy
In short, with the approach dear to the President of the Republic to diversify cooperation relations, diplomacy is following the guidelines and is now in a dynamic of perpetual motion.
