QNA:
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called on Tunisian officials to reach an agreement .
with the International Monetary Fund on an economic rescue plan that .
would spare the country the consequences of a difficult financial situation.
Blinken said, during a joint press conference with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Taiani, that “it is clear.
that Tunisia needs more help if it wants to avoid slipping into an economic abyss,” adding.
that his country’s position “would be welcome if the Tunisian government submitted to the International Monetary Fund a reform plan.” amended, the International Financial Institution may work on it.”
For his part, Taiani stressed that “the stability of Tunisia and Libya is crucial for the stability of the Mediterranean region,” calling on everyone to stand by Tunisia and help it overcome its dire economic reality.
The US statements come one day after the European Union offered Tunisia an “enhanced partnership” .
accompanied by promises of financial aid, following a visit to Tunisia by Ursula von der Leyen.
President of the European Commission, accompanied by Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister, and his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni. Capital.
Tunisia is a source of concern for Europe, especially for Italy, due to the economic difficulties it is facing .
and the increase in immigrants who depart from its coasts, which are very close to .
the northern coasts of the Mediterranean, with the aim of reaching Europe.
Tunisia, which is burdened with debts of about 80% of its gross domestic product, has been facing difficult negotiations .
for nearly two years over a new loan from the International Monetary Fund worth $1.9 billion.