Tunis, 11 September 2021 (TDI): Josep Borell, High Representative (HR) of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy visited Tunisia and met with Tunisian President Kais Saied at the Carthage Palace on September 10.
His visit seeks to understand the situation in Tunisia toward sustainable democracy. Borell came to listen with Tunisian authorities and civil society to support the Tunisian people at a crucial time for the country.
Aside from that, Borell expressed their bloc’s concern about the suspension of Saied’s parliament and dismissal of the premiere last month. The HR emphasized that it should respect the free exercise of legislative power and the resumption of parliamentary activity.
As he leaves the country, he added, the developments in the coming weeks will be fundamental. Referring to the sustainable democracy among Tunisian people. Moreover, Borell expressed his remarks on the 20th sad anniversary of the September 11 attacks. As he honors tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack.
