Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar, on Thursday, met with Swiss Federal Councillor for Justice and Police Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, in Berne as part of his visit to Switzerland.
He reiterated the Tunisian authorities’ commitment to continue cooperation with the competent Swiss authorities to recover embezzled and diverted funds abroad, said a Foreign Ministry press release.
Minister Ammar emphasised that Tunisia’s determination to recover embezzled funds is a matter of principle rooted in upholding the values of the rule of law, combatting smuggling, money laundering, and illegal transfers.
In this context, both parties agreed to further strengthen bilateral judicial cooperation to expedite procedures for unlocking this case.
On another note, the meeting shed light on Tunisian-Swiss cooperation in several areas, including the field of migration.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation in this matter within the framework of a Tunisian-Swiss
partnership agreement on immigration.
The FM recalled Tunisia’s stance on the migration phenomenon, emphasising that our country deeply believes in the need to implement a comprehensive approach that includes dimensions of sustainable development, employment, and security.
The aim is to achieve effective management of migration flows and enhance circular migration, particularly through the implementation of the bilateral agreement concerning professionals and youth, while addressing the root causes of the phenomenon.
He also underscored the importance of streamlining the issuance and renewal of residence permits for Tunisians with family ties to Switzerland or those wishing to pursue higher education there.
In this regard, the Federal Councillor praised the successful integration of the Tunisian community residing in Switzerland, noting that it actively contributes to the development of the host country.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse