I just finished meeting with Tunisian President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace. Here’s my quick readout:

1/ I urged a prompt return to the democratic path and a swift end to the emergency state.

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) September 4, 2021

2/ I made clear that the United States’ only interest is in protecting and advancing a healthy democracy and economy for Tunisians. We favor no party over another and we have zero interest in pushing one reform agenda over another. Those questions are for Tunisians to decide.

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) September 4, 2021

3/ I assured him that the United States would continue to support a Tunisian democracy that responds to the needs of the Tunisian people and protects civil liberties and human rights.

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) September 4, 2021