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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State reviews outcomes of Finance Minister's participation in 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Tunis – President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace with Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi, where he was briefed on the outcomes of her meetings held on the sidelines of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, recently hosted in Seville, Spain. According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, the President stressed that the world today urgently needs new and alternative approaches—ones that completely break away from outdated models that have long contributed to global disparities in development. He added that countries still labeled as "developing," "emerging," or "fragile states" have yet to achieve real and meaningful growth their populations aspire to. They have been victims of an unjust global economic system and a series of crises they have not been responsible for. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State and Prime Minister discuss performance of public institutions and enterprises
Tunis – President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sara Zaâfrani Zenzri to discuss the performance of several public institutions and enterprises, as well as a number of draft legal texts. The President reiterated that "laws and regulations alone are not sufficient if those tasked with implementing them lack a sense of responsibility or are not fully committed to serving the public". He added that he is personally monitoring the functioning of various public services—duties that should, in principle, fall under the direct responsibility of national, regional, and local authorities. The Head of State underscored that serving citizens is a sacred duty incumbent upon every public official. A legal text, he noted, does not derive its value merely from its existence, but also—and equally—from the dedication of those responsible for its enforcement. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State calls for sustainable solutions to social security fund financing
Tunis - President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at the Carthage Palace with Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar, ahead of his departure for Geneva to take part in meetings of the International Labour Organization (ILO). According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, the Head of State started the meeting by recalling that the ILO was founded under the Treaty of Versailles and has since evolved into a platform for social dialogue. He emphasized that "the ILO Constitution states in its preamble that lasting global peace is impossible without social justice," underscoring the importance of justice both within nations and at the international level. President Saïed also stressed the need to find sustainable solutions for financing Tunisia's social security funds. He underlined that "any legislative reform in the labor sector must be rooted in justice and equity, in order to fulfill the aspirations of the Tunisian people—both in the public and private sectors." © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Tunisia: President Kais Saied, "Many public facilities are not being managed properly"
Tunis - President Kais Saied met on Monday afternoon at the Carthage Palace, Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri. Dring the meeting, the Head of State stressed that Tunisia needs not only new legislation but also individuals who will faithfully ensure its implementation. "A legislative revolution cannot be achieved without a revolution in the management of public facilities," he was quoted as saying in a Presidency statement. In this context, the President of the Republic emphasised that many public facilities are not being managed properly. He underscored that the Tunisian state is one, not two, one visible and another often described as hidden. In reality, this so-called "hidden" state is a system composed of remnants and reactionary factions whose only aim is to inflame tensions and oppress citizens. There is no room for such entities to remain unaccountable, as required by the law. The Head of State clarified that the Tunisian Constitution stipulates that public administration and all state facilities must serve citizens with neutrality and accountability, and that any discrimination based on affiliation is a crime punishable by law. On another note, the President of the Republic emphasised the need for a comprehensive national approach to all issues under discussion. Sectoral approaches may provide solutions for one or two sectors but will not lead to collective resolutions. He affirmed that work continues to meet the legitimate demands of the Tunisian people, noting that Tunisia is rich in competent individuals capable of unlimited contributions, provided doors are opened to them through new ideas and fresh perspectives. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State mandates comprehensive agricultural land Audit
Tunis: President Kais Saied met on Monday at the Carthage Palace Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh. The meeting marked the 61st anniversary of Law No. 5, dated May 12, 1964, concerning the ownership of agricultural land in Tunisia. At the outset of the meeting, the President of the Republic highlighted the symbolic significance of this date and the law's role in restricting agricultural land ownership exclusively to Tunisian nationals, according to a Presidency statement. He reviewed key historical milestones in the management of agricultural lands, noting how they had been distributed and exploited without legal justification. President Kais Saied stressed the need for a comprehensive audit programme in collaboration with the Ministry of State Property and Land Affairs. He recalled that past intentions to conduct such an audit, covering not only agricultural lands but all state properties, were derailed, allowing illegitimate seizures to persist. The Head of State also emphasised that procedures for transferring state-owned lands into private ownership must be expedited to benefit founders of communitarian enterprises. These lands, he noted, are either underutilised or exploited without legal basis. Priority should be given to young, innovative individuals eager to work and capable of generating diverse agricultural wealth. This would not only ensure self-sufficiency but also open access to global markets, bringing prosperity to the entire nation, he was quoted as saying in the same statement. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
