Bouden underlines need to tackle migration issue through inclusive approach

Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane on Friday underlined, during her meeting with Senegal’s ambassador to Tunisia SEM Ramatoulaye Ba-Faye the importance of tackling the migration issue through an inclusive approach based on full coordination, international humanitarian law, respect of human dignity and fight against trafficking in persons.

Bouden pointed out that Tunisia sees to it that international humanitarian law and Tunisian law are complied with in handling the migration issue, recalling that Tunisia has been a pioneer in enacting laws that protect the dignity of migrants without discrimination, according to a Prime Ministry press release.

The meeting was also an opportunity to underscore the importance of the ties binding Tunisia with all African countries and discuss ways to foster partnership relations in various fields.

Besides, Bouden called for pooling efforts among all African countries to better address the issue of migration in an inclusive approach by working on youth and women empowerment, job creation and investment promotion to combat poverty.

Senegal’s ambassador to Tunisia said for her part, that she had sent a message to reassure her country’s authorities, commending the Tunisian government’s efforts.

She also outlined ways to consolidate the partnership between Tunisia and Senegal in the migration field.

SOURCE: AGENCE TUNIS AFRIQUE PRESSE