Akhannouch meets Tunisian FM in France amid year-long diplomatic deadlock

Top diplomats from Tunisia and Morocco, Nabil Ammar and Aziz Akhannouch, met in France to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and ending diplomatic tensions. The meeting signifies a mutual commitment to strengthen economic and political ties between the two countries, following a strained period stemming from a diplomatic incident in 2022.

The diplomatic stalemate began when Tunisia’s president hosted the leader of the Polisario Front, causing friction between Morocco and Tunisia. The recent meeting aims to mend relations and foster cooperation. Both parties expressed a shared desire to move past the current situation and work towards mutual prosperity.