The Tunisian government has allocated 6.8 million dinars ($2.1 million) in its 2027 budget to continue maintenance and renovation work on its diplomatic and consular premises abroad. This move aims to optimize public resources and preserve state assets, while improving working conditions and reception for its diplomatic missions.
The allocated funds will be used for various projects, including 1 million dinar for the renovation of the residence in New York, and 1 million dinar to conduct a study for the renovation of the residence and embassy in Washington. An additional 2.8 million dinars will be spent on renovating and renewing the Tunisian embassy in Brussels, while 1 million dinar will be used for the renovation and expansion of the ambassador's residence in Bern and 1 million dinar for the renovation and expansion of the Consul General's residence in Jeddah.
These initiatives are part of a comprehensive investment program worth 17.8 million dinars ($5.5 million) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad in 2027. The program aims to strengthen Tunisia's presence and influence internationally and improve the quality of services provided to the Tunisian diaspora. The allocated funds will be distributed among various projects, including 0.4 million dinar for development interventions for the International Diplomatic Academy and 17.4 million dinars for investment in infrastructure and updating working tools abroad and at the central administration.
In addition to the maintenance and renovation of premises, the Tunisian government has allocated 3.4 million dinars ($1.1 million) to enhance its real estate portfolio abroad. This includes 2 million dinars to start building new embassy and residence premises in Addis Ababa, and 1 million dinar to construct the consular section in Berlin. Furthermore, studies will be conducted to build new premises in Abuja and Jeddah.
The 2027 budget also provides for 1.7 million dinars ($530,000) to renew the vehicle fleet for diplomatic centers and 1.3 million dinars ($400,000) to ensure the protection of premises and provide necessary equipment. These measures aim to improve the overall performance and security of Tunisian diplomatic missions abroad.
At the central administration level, 4.3 million dinars ($1.3 million) have been allocated to develop infrastructure and update working tools. This includes 0.8 million dinar to continue improving information systems and communication networks, such as projects to enhance electronic communication and update the ministry's internal network.
The Tunisian government's efforts to improve its diplomatic presence and services abroad reflect its commitment to strengthening its international influence and providing better support to its citizens living abroad. The implementation of these projects is expected to enhance the overall performance and image of Tunisian diplomacy.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has allocated 6.8 million dinars for the maintenance and renovation of diplomatic premises abroad in 2027.
- A comprehensive investment program worth 17.8 million dinars has been established to strengthen Tunisia's presence and influence internationally.
- The budget also provides for the enhancement of the real estate portfolio abroad, including the construction of new embassy and residence premises in several countries.
