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Rabat – Tunisian President Kais Saied received today Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita in the Tunisian capital.
The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources stated that Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita conveyed a message from King Mohammed VI to the Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday, July 27.
The royal message highlights the various solutions Morocco can undertake to help Tunisia through the difficult period, as well as regional and international issues about which both countries feel a sense of common interest.
This visit comes at a time when Tunisia is undergoing a state of emergency, rapid political developments, and widespread protests across the country.
Last Sunday, Tunisian President Kais Saied relieved Prime Minister Hisham Al-Mashishi of his duties. The president also suspended the Parliament’s activities for a period of 30 days, and stripped deputies of their immunity.
Until a new government is formed, the president retains all executive authority.
President Saied stressed that “we have taken these decisions… until social peace returns to Tunisia and until we save the state,” explaining that these measures should have been taken months ago.
The Tunisian public’s outrage was primarily a response to the government’s “poor management” of the health crisis, along with a deteriorating economic situation.
Tunisia has been the most severely affected country in North Africa during the third wave of COVID-19. The country’s daily COVID-19 cases have consistently increased in recent weeks, while its COVID-19 death rate has also markedly spiked.
In response, King Mohammed VI ordered the delivery of three military planes carrying 13.5 tons of medical aid each, including two complete and autonomous resuscitation units, each capable of accommodating 100 patients. Additionally, there are 100 respirators and two oxygen generators with a capacity of 33 cubic meters per hour each.
The royal aid initiative was hailed by many Tunisian officials who expressed their gratitude to Morocco, as the country navigates its devastating third wave.
Morocco and Tunisia share many strategic interests, in addition to a joint history and culture. Solidarity between the two North African countries dates back to decades, and is only expected to improve in the future.
