Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti recently participated in a ministerial meeting in Moscow, where he emphasized the significance of multilateral cooperation and international solidarity in overcoming global crises. The meeting, which took place on October 28-29, brought together Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and African foreign ministers. Nafti reaffirmed Tunisia's commitment to the United Nations and called for its reform.
During his speech, Nafti highlighted Tunisia's openness to partnerships with Africa and its support for initiatives that promote new cooperation frameworks based on mutual respect and constructive dialogue. He stressed that these partnerships should align with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and respect the continent's diversity and national choices. This approach aims to establish balanced relationships that leverage the human, economic, and intellectual capacities of African countries.
Nafti also expressed Tunisia's support for the African-Russian Action Plan for 2027-2029, which focuses on infrastructure, energy, transportation, education, scientific research, agriculture, communication technology, and healthcare. He emphasized the importance of establishing mechanisms to finance and monitor the implementation of these projects. This cooperation plan is expected to strengthen ties between Africa and Russia.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister began his speech by acknowledging the long-standing diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Russia, which date back 70 years. He praised the current level of bilateral cooperation and reiterated Tunisia's commitment to supporting and enhancing this cooperation. The upcoming meeting of the joint committee is expected to further solidify these relations.
During his stay in Moscow, Nafti met with several African foreign ministers to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation programs. These meetings provided an opportunity for Tunisia to strengthen its relationships with African countries and explore new avenues for collaboration. The African-Russian summit aimed to promote cooperation between Africa and Russia.
The ministerial meeting and the African-Russian summit were attended by a Tunisian delegation led by the Head of Government. The events provided a platform for Tunisia to engage with African and Russian officials on issues of mutual interest. Tunisia's participation in these events reflects its commitment to international cooperation and diplomacy.
The meetings in Moscow underscore Tunisia's efforts to strengthen its international relationships and promote cooperation on global issues. By emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation and supporting initiatives that promote African development, Tunisia is positioning itself as a key player in regional and international affairs. Tunisia's foreign policy priorities are focused on fostering partnerships that benefit the country and the continent.
Key points
- Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti attends African-Russian summit, stresses importance of multilateral cooperation and international solidarity.
- Nafti emphasizes Tunisia's support for African-Russian Action Plan for 2027-2029.
- Tunisia and Russia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations.
