Moscow:Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri met with members of the Tunisian community in Russia on Thursday evening at the Tunisian Embassy in Moscow. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia's Chargé d'Affaires in Russia Mohamed Mehrez Othman, and other delegates.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse – English, Zaafrani Zenzri emphasized the ongoing attention President Kais Saied devotes to Tunisians living abroad and the state's commitment to providing optimal conditions for them. She highlighted the importance of strengthening their ties with Tunisia and encouraging their active participation in the country's development.
During the meeting, Zaafrani Zenzri praised the Tunisian diaspora's sense of national belonging, their professional skills, and their ability to integrate into host societies while maintaining their national identity. She also commended the diaspora for promoting Tunisia's image internationally and fostering communication, trust, and cooperation, thereby showcasing potential investment and partnership opportunities in Tunisia.
The prime minister stressed the importance of involving skilled Tunisians abroad in national development, underscoring the state's commitment to leveraging their expertise, involving them in national projects, and encouraging them to launch initiatives and invest in Tunisia to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.
Zaafrani Zenzri assured the community members that the state would address their concerns and proposals, emphasizing Tunisia's reliance on its human resources both domestically and internationally to overcome challenges and achieve the aspirations of its people. She also reiterated the state's continued support for its citizens abroad and recalled the measures adopted in their favor.
Community members expressed their pride in their Tunisian identity and readiness to further promote their country's image abroad. They also shared their willingness to contribute their expertise and establish projects in Tunisia to support economic and social development and create new jobs.