Tunisia's President Kaïs Saïed Addresses the Nation
Emphasizing Unity and Stability in the Face of Challenges
Tunisia's President, Kaïs Saïed, has underscored that "Tunisia has been targeted in its existence and unity, assuring that it will remain protected from traitors." This statement was made during the President's chairing of the Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday.
Orchestrated Crises from Abroad
The President affirmed that "several crises are being orchestrated from abroad through certain parties that seek only to weaken the Tunisian state and seize its resources," as stated in a video published on the Presidency's page on Friday. He emphasized the need for a new vision in managing the state, reiterating that "there is only one Tunisian state where power belongs to the people."
Systemic Challenges
According to President Saïed, Tunisia is experiencing a fierce struggle between the state and its institutions on one hand, and a system attempting to revive itself from the ashes on the other. This system, which was saved on January 14, 2011, has continuously provoked crises in various sectors such as health, education, and transportation, despite reforms and legislation adopted, sometimes beyond the initial demands.
Corruption and Disorder
The President described this corrupt system as attempting to sow disorder within the state's machinery, lacking any ideological reference and limiting itself to alliances between lobbies united by material interests. He noted that daily protests are "remotely controlled by parties that believe they are acting in the shadows, while they are now unmasked before the Tunisian people, aware of the crimes committed against them."
Concrete Examples
Citing specific examples, the President mentioned officials accused of deliberately deciding on electricity and water cuts, particularly during the summer, without reason or prior information to citizens.
Governance and Elections
President Saïed recalled that Tunisia is now governed by a new Constitution adopted by referendum, and that legislative and regional elections have been organized according to fixed schedules. He emphasized the need to move from reaction to action, opening a new stage in addressing administrative abuses and dysfunctions.
Rule of Law and Justice
The President stressed the imperative of applying the law to all, without distinction, reiterating that "no interference in justice has taken place." He insisted that there are no settling of scores trials, advocating for fair justice based on the law.
Future Projects and Global Challenges
In another context, the President announced the upcoming examination of several draft decrees aimed at meeting the expectations of the Tunisian people. Finally, President Saïed declared that Tunisia faces significant challenges in a rapidly changing global context, reaffirming that the Tunisian state is free and its people have chosen freedom and social justice, which must be realized incessantly.
Council of Ministers Meeting
The Council of Ministers meeting focused on examining several draft decrees and laws.
