Saudi Arabia affirms support for Tunisia’s security and stability

Saudi Arabia is following up on the current situation in Tunisia, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

“The Kingdom respects everything related to Tunisia’s internal affairs and considers (the situation) a sovereign matter,” it said in a statement.

The Saudi government affirmed its support for Tunisia’s security and stability, and also affirmed “its confidence in the Tunisian leadership to overcome these circumstances, and to achieve a decent life and prosperity for the Tunisian people.”

The Kingdom called on the international community to stand by Tunisia in these circumstances in order to tackle its health and economic challenges.

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament after violent nationwide mass protests erupted on Sunday.

The North African country is also struggling to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, that has put the health system under near collapse.