Meeting at the Carthage Palace: President Kais Saïed Discusses Key Issues with Parliamentary Leaders
The President of the Republic, Kais Saïed, received the President of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Ibrahim Bouderbala, and the President of the National Council of Districts and Regions (CNRD), Imed Derbali, on Friday, October 17, at the Carthage Palace.
Discussion Topics
According to a statement from the presidency, the meeting covered several key issues, including:
- The state's social policy
- The draft finance law for 2026, recently submitted to both chambers of Parliament
- The environmental situation in Gabès, which was a major focus of the discussions
Environmental Situation in Gabès
Regarding the environmental situation in Gabès, the Head of State emphasized that he is closely following the evolution of the situation and stressed that it cannot be addressed using traditional approaches. He indicated that "urgent" and "immediate" solutions are being developed, pending the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the Gabès region and the entire country.
Tribute to the People of Gabès
President Kais Saïed paid tribute to the people of Gabès for their awareness and sense of civic duty, citing the example of a citizen who called on protesters to reopen the blocked roads between Aïn Salem, Sidi Boulbeba, and Chench. In this context, he urged citizens to stand alongside the security forces against those who attempt to exploit the situation for personal gain.
Tunisia's Determination
The President of the Republic reaffirmed Tunisia's determination to continue its progress, relying on its national capabilities and the results achieved, while denouncing the maneuvers of certain "conspirators in the pay of foreigners." He assured that the Tunisian people will remain faithful to the path they have chosen "until final liberation."
