The Tunisian government has earmarked 6.8 million dinars ($6.8M) in its 2027 budget for maintenance and renovation of its embassies and consulates abroad. This move aims to optimize the use of public resources, preserve state assets, and improve working and reception conditions. The allocation is part of a broader investment program worth nearly 17.8 million dinars for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad.
The maintenance budget will be distributed across several diplomatic missions. One million dinars will be spent on renovating the residence in New York, while another million dinars will be used for a study on the renovation of the residence and embassy in Washington. Additionally, 2.8 million dinars will be allocated for the renovation of the Tunisian embassy in Brussels, and 1 million dinars for the expansion of the ambassador's residence in Bern.
Further allocations include 1 million dinars for the expansion of the consul general's residence in Jeddah. These measures are designed to enhance Tunisia's presence and influence internationally and improve services for the Tunisian community abroad. The investment program also includes 0.4 million dinars for the International Diplomatic Academy and 17.4 million dinars for infrastructure and modernization of working tools abroad and at the central administration.
In addition to maintenance, the government has allocated 3.4 million dinars to consolidate the state's real estate assets abroad. This includes 2 million dinars to start constructing the embassy and residence in Addis Ababa and 1 million dinars for the construction of the consular section in Berlin. Studies are also being prepared for the construction of new premises in Abuja and Jeddah.
The government has also set aside 1.7 million dinars to renew the vehicle fleet of diplomatic missions and 1.3 million dinars for the protection of premises and provision of necessary equipment. At the central administration level, 4.3 million dinars have been allocated for infrastructure development and modernization of working tools.
This includes 0.8 million dinars to continue improving computer systems and software through projects aimed at enhancing email efficiency and modernizing the ministry's internal network. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to upgrading its diplomatic infrastructure and services.
The total budget for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad for 2027 stands at nearly 17.8 million dinars, indicating a significant investment in enhancing Tunisia's diplomatic capabilities and services to its citizens abroad.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has allocated 6.8 million dinars for the maintenance and renovation of its embassies and consulates abroad.
- The allocation is part of a broader 17.8 million dinar investment program for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad.
- The funds will be used for various projects, including renovations in New York, Washington, Brussels, Bern, and Jeddah, as well as construction projects in Addis Ababa and Berlin.
