Tunisia Witnesses a Comprehensive Ministerial Reshuffle Affecting Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministries

On Sunday, Tunisian President Kais Saied announced a wide-ranging government reshuffle that included a significant number of key ministerial posts. Among the notable changes is the appointment of Mohamed Ali Nafiti as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Tunisians Abroad, and Khaled Souhaili as Minister of National Defense.

The ministerial reshuffle impacted a broad range of vital sectors, including:

• Health: Mustafa Al-Farjani
• Economy and Planning: Samir Abdul Hafidh
• Social Affairs: Issam Al-Ahmar
• Trade and Export Development: Samir Obaid
• Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries: Azza Al-Din Ben Sheikh
• Education: Nour Al-Din Al-Nouri
• Higher Education and Scientific Research: Monther Belaid
• Youth and Sports: Al-Sadiq Al-Mourali
• Information Technology: Sofiane Hemissi
• Transport: Rashid Amari
• State Property and Real Estate Affairs: Wajdi Al-Hadhili
• Environment: Habib Obaid
• Tourism: Sofiane Taqiya
• Religious Affairs: Ahmed Al-Bohali
• Family, Women, Childhood, and the Elderly: Asma Jabri
• Cultural Affairs: Amina Al-Sarrafi
• Employment and Vocational Training: Riyad Choud

Additionally, three Secretaries of State were appointed:

• Mohamed Ben Ayad: Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Tunisians Abroad
• Hamadi Al-Habib: Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, in charge of water
• Hassna Jeballah: Secretary of State to the Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, in charge of private enterprises

This comprehensive ministerial reshuffle comes as part of President Saied’s efforts to enhance government performance and address the economic and social challenges facing Tunisia. The changes are expected to drive reforms and improve government performance across various sectors.