Tunisia Paid Interest on Debts It Should Have Cancelled

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 10 June 2025

President Kaïs Saïed Denounces Burden of Public Debt that Has Never Truly Benefited the Tunisian People

On Monday, June 9, 2025, President Kaïs Saïed denounced the weight of a public debt whose benefits have never truly been felt by the Tunisian people. He recalled that Tunisia has honored all its financial commitments at the international level, while emphasizing that many of the past loans should have been annulled. "We continue to pay the interest on a debt that Tunisians have not benefited from, as recognized by several international organizations," he stated in a communiqué.

**National Development Plan Must Reflect the Will of the People

In this context, the Head of State affirmed that the 2026 finance bill must imperatively be part of the future national development plan. A plan that, according to his words, "must be anchored in the popular will." He insisted that only sovereign national orientations will be able to meet the expectations of the population.

Revision of Tax Laws and Job Creation

President Kaïs Saïed called for the revision of several tax laws, particularly those governing recruitment in the public sector. He highlighted the opening of new job opportunities for people in long-term unemployment, denouncing the inefficiency of previous policies.

Improved Preparation for Summer Season and Tunisians Abroad

The President gave instructions for better preparation for the summer season and the return of Tunisians living abroad. He demanded a welcome that meets their expectations, with simplified procedures, quality services, and total transparency.