(ANSA) - TUNIS, APRIL 11 - A group of deputies from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, made up of Michael Gahler, Javier Nart, Jakop Dalunde and AndreaCozzolino, was received today by Tunisian President KaisSaied.
The announcement was made by a press release from the Carthaginian presidency which gave an account of their discussion with Saied who explained the reasons that led him to suspend the activities of the Parliament and then dissolve it and "also expressed their intention to put an end to this exceptional period by applying the steps to be taken. himself announced ".
To EU deputies, Saied also revealed that the national dialogue began on the basis of the national consultation concluded on March 20 and that it will end with a national referendum (on July 25), which will be followed by legislative elections under the control of the ISIE (Independent High Authority for the elections).
The Tunisian president "also wanted to reassure his interlocutors on respect for freedoms and human rights in Tunisia by expressing his attachment to the idea of a strong and independent state".
MEPs are on a mission to Tunisia until 13 April to "consult on Tunisia's path towards political reforms and the return to institutional stability".
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