The Tunisian President Kais Saied received today, Thursday, at Carthage Palace, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, who is on a working visit to Tunisia.

The Head of State underlined the strong historical ties between the two nations, expressing Tunisia's commitment to boost bilateral cooperation, particularly in key economic sectors such as phosphate.

President Saied also stressed the need to update the legal framework governing Tunisia-Indonesia relations.

On this occasion, he reiterated Tunisia's “unwavering support to the Palestinian cause and to Palestinians' legitimate right to establish an independent State with Al-Quds as its capital,” according to a statement by the Tunisian Presidency.

The Minister Retno Marsudi handed President Saied an invitation letter on behalf of the Indonesian President, inviting him to visit Jakarta.

The Indonesian Foreign Minister praised the “cooperative, consultative, and coordinated relations established between Indonesia and Tunisia,” emphasizing her country's determination to further develop them, particularly in areas of common interest such as trade, phosphate exports, women's empowerment, and defense.