On October 29, 2026, Tunisian Prime Minister Sara Al-Zafrani Al-Zanzeri met with members of the Tunisian community in Russia at the Tunisian Embassy in Moscow. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Al-Nafti, and the acting ambassador of Tunisia to Russia, Mohamed Mahrez Othman. The Prime Minister emphasized the care and attention that the Tunisian community abroad receives from President Kais Saied and the state's efforts to provide them with the best conditions to maintain their connection to their homeland.
The Prime Minister praised the national sentiment of the Tunisian community abroad, highlighting their skills, experiences, and ability to integrate positively into their host societies while preserving their national identity. She appreciated their role in representing Tunisia and building bridges of communication, trust, and cooperation. The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of the Tunisian community's contributions to Tunisia's development, encouraging them to participate in national projects and invest in Tunisia.
The Prime Minister stressed that Tunisia counts on its human resources, both within and outside the country, to overcome challenges and achieve the aspirations of the Tunisian people. She listened to the concerns and proposals of the community members, assuring them that the state would give them the necessary attention and follow-up. The Prime Minister also recalled the measures taken for the benefit of Tunisians residing abroad.
For their part, the members of the Tunisian community expressed their pride in their Tunisian nationality, welcoming the meeting and affirming their readiness to contribute to promoting Tunisia's image abroad. They also expressed their willingness to use their expertise and launch projects in their homeland, which would support economic and social development and create new job opportunities.
The meeting was an opportunity for the Prime Minister to highlight the state's interest in the Tunisian community abroad and its efforts to encourage them to contribute to Tunisia's development. The community members appreciated the state's efforts to support them and provide them with opportunities to participate in national projects.
The Prime Minister's visit to Russia is part of a series of meetings with Tunisian communities abroad, aiming to strengthen ties with them and encourage their contributions to Tunisia's development. The visit also reflects the state's commitment to supporting its citizens abroad and promoting their role in shaping Tunisia's future.
The meeting concluded with a positive note, with both parties expressing their commitment to working together to promote Tunisia's development and prosperity. The Prime Minister's visit to Russia has strengthened the ties between the Tunisian government and its community abroad, paving the way for future collaborations and investments.
Key points
- The Tunisian Prime Minister met with members of the Tunisian community in Russia to discuss their concerns and ways to enhance their contributions to Tunisia's development.
- The Prime Minister emphasized the state's efforts to support the Tunisian community abroad and encourage their participation in national projects.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the Tunisian government and its community abroad, promoting their role in shaping Tunisia's future.
