Speaking on behalf of President Kais Saied at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama on August 21, 2025,Prime minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzeri called for a more just and effective global economic order.
Zenzeri highlighted how current economic structures have undermined African economies despite the continent’s wealth. She urged international partners to support debt relief for low-income countries, increase investment in Africa, and prioritize development strategies aligned with African-led agendas, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Focusing on Tunisia, Zenzeri outlined the country’s 2026–2030 development plan, emphasizing social justice, renewable energy, technological innovation, and digital transformation. She also reaffirmed Tunisia’s strong partnership with Japan and expressed optimism that TICAD 9 would yield tangible results for Africa’s sustainable development.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Editorial Staff)
