A Voice of Wisdom in a Chaotic World
There are discreet yet firm voices, rare yet constant, that manage to stand out as beacons in the midst of international turmoil. Tunisia, under the leadership of Kaïs Saïed, belongs to this exclusive circle.
When the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, praises Tunisia's "wise positions" and describes the country as a "voice of wisdom in the Mediterranean region," it is not just a courtesy, but rather a recognition of a unique political trajectory: that of a state that, despite its internal fragilities, persists in defending a vision of universal justice and equity between nations.
In a world where realpolitik often gives way to cynicism, Tunisian diplomacy refuses to compromise with injustice. President Kaïs Saïed has made this a cornerstone of his policy: advocating for just causes, particularly the Palestinian issue, not out of posturing but out of deeply rooted conviction. This choice, repeatedly reaffirmed in international forums, has earned Tunisia a credibility that other, more powerful but more versatile, countries have long since lost.
The meeting between Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the General Assembly was not just a protocolary encounter: it illustrated the depth of a partnership nourished by a shared history and values.
Tunisia, let us recall, has always defended the central role of the United Nations, despite its structural shortcomings. For the Organization remains the last bastion of international legitimacy in the face of the arbitrariness of power relations.
In this conception, multilateralism is not an option but a moral imperative. Tunisia finds in it an extension of its identity: a Mediterranean nation at the crossroads of civilizations, whose destiny is to work towards concord, not discord.
From Libya to Palestine, from North-South dialogue to the global challenges of sustainable development, Carthage speaks with a clear voice, stripped of demagogic trappings, and seeks to be faithful to the law before being swayed by the weight of powerful nations.
In the geopolitical cacophony of this century, Tunisia has chosen to play the role of conscience. This is its honor, and now its influence. For wisdom, when consistent, becomes a political force – and the world, more than ever, needs it.
