Carthage: President Kais Saied, Tuesday, summoned EU Ambassador to Tunisia, Giuseppe Perrone, to Carthage Palace, over his failure to respect diplomatic protocols and for acting outside the official framework recognized by diplomatic practice in his capacity as the EU's plenipotentiary ambassador to the Tunisian state and its institutions, reads a statement of the Presidency of the Republic.

According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, the summoning of Ambassador Perrone highlights President Saied's concerns regarding adherence to diplomatic norms and practices. The statement from the Presidency of the Republic emphasized the importance of maintaining official frameworks and protocols in diplomatic relations with Tunisia.

The EU Ambassador's actions have raised questions about the conduct expected from diplomatic representatives in Tunisia. The Presidency's statement suggests that any deviation from recognized practices is taken seriously and addressed promptly to ensure proper diplomatic engagement. The incident underscores the significance Tunisia places on upholding diplomatic protocols in interactions with foreign representatives.