The new Tunisia adopts a fair and balanced policy with different brotherly and friendly countries as well as with various blocs and other gatherings at regional and international levels, while remaining faithful to its principles of mutual respect and a win-win spirit.
La Presse – Indeed, through its foreign policy project, the President of the Republic has left his mark on the major orientations and presence of the country on the political stage within various international bodies, particularly in the neighborhood.
Seeking to foster political and strategic stability in the Maghreb region, Tunisia positions itself as a key player in relations among different countries in the area, especially concerning the situation in our Libyan neighbor, which, like other countries, is crucial for regional stability on the condition, of course, that it enjoys all its rights to sovereignty and decision-making independence.
In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, recently participated in a trilateral meeting among the foreign ministers of Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria, as part of what is known as the “tripartite mechanism of neighboring countries of Libya.”
In their final statement, the three diplomats emphasized the need for a comprehensive political settlement, under the auspices of the UN, as “the only way” to end the Libyan crisis, unify state institutions, and organize simultaneous presidential and legislative elections.
Furthermore, they categorically rejected any foreign interference, advocating for a Libyan-Libyan solution and an integrated approach focused on political, security, economic, and social aspects, as foreign interventions are seen as a major aggravator of tensions and crisis prolongation.
Similarly, the three ministers expressed deep concern about the risks faced by the neighboring country and urged Libyan factions to exercise restraint and avoid escalation.
Moreover, by reiterating their support for the Joint Military Commission’s efforts to strengthen the ceasefire and demanding the complete and scheduled withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libyan territory, the ministers stressed the importance of close coordination with the UN, the Arab League, and the African Union.
During the visit of our Minister of Foreign Affairs to Cairo, where he was received by President Abdelfattah Al-Sissi to discuss various aspects of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries, emphasis was placed on the need to keep the Tunisian-Egyptian-Algerian tripartite dialogue mechanism open to contribute to a political solution ensuring the security, unity, and stability of Libya.
This underscores that the mechanism supports the Tunisian approach based on dialogue among Libyans and the search for a consensus without exclusion, with our country having emphasized for several years the need for an inter-Libyan solution based on the real will of the Libyan people.
It should be noted that since the end of January 2026, President Kaïs Saïed had reiterated Tunisia’s consistent stance that the solution to the crisis in our neighboring country should be conceived without any attempts at internationalization.
In conclusion, the Head of State continues to affirm Tunisia’s commitment to the unity, security, and stability of Libya, while emphasizing that only Libyans have the authority to freely determine their future in order to remain masters of their own destiny.
Noureddine HLAOUI
