Tunisia links peace to Africa’s development at Russia–Africa summit
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri called for peace and security to be consolidated to support sustainable development in Africa at the third Russia–Africa summit in Moscow. She also praised historic ties between Tunis and Moscow, according to the Tunisian government presidency and La Presse de Tunisie.
Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said on Thursday 29 October 2026 that consolidating peace and security was a fundamental condition for Africa’s development. She was speaking at the opening of the third Russia–Africa summit, held at the Kremlin in Moscow, according to La Presse de Tunisie.
The Tunisian leader conveyed President Kaïs Saïed’s greetings and thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for organising the meeting. She also recalled that Tunisia and Russia are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year, established on 11 July 1956.
Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri described Tunisian-Russian cooperation as being based on historical, cultural and human ties. She cited the Soviet Union’s support for scientific and economic projects in Tunisia, as well as the training of Tunisian engineers and partnerships in healthcare and other strategic sectors, reports La Presse de Tunisie.
Her remarks form part of Tunisia’s discussions at the summit, following the reception of the Tunisian prime minister by Vladimir Putin and the presentation in Moscow of measures intended to promote Tunisian exports on 29 October.
