Written question asked by Damien Moore (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tunisia: Democracy and Human Rights

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps his Department has taken to help support democratic values and human rights in Tunisia.

Answer: The UK has been clear on the importance of effective, legitimate political opposition, separation of powers, human rights and fundamental freedoms, civil society, and independent media in Tunisia. Lord [Tariq] Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for North Africa, raised democratic values and human rights with the Tunisian Chargé d'Affaires on 23 February. His Majesty's Ambassador to Tunisia also raised UK concerns with Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar on 23 February. As a constructive partner to Tunisia, we will continue to engage the Tunisian Government on these important issues.

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