Kaïs Saïed received, Friday, November 14 at the Carthage palace, the head of government Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri. The president pointed out a series of failures within the administrative apparatus, believing that several officials have still not understood the national challenges. The interview also focused on public services, reforms and the role of youth.
Failing managers: Saïed denounces a lack of understanding of the issues
During the meeting, the President of the Republic criticized numerous officials – whether they are stationed at the central, regional or local level – for not having grasped the scale of the challenges facing Tunisia. He insisted on the need for coherent government action, denouncing “actions” which, according to him, deliberately worsen the situation in the country.
Saïed affirmed that he will no longer tolerate behavior that he considers wanting. He warned against those who invoke supposed presidential instructions to justify their decisions, recalling that he intervenes himself, sometimes to resolve simple local questions normally falling under the administrative authorities.
The Head of State made it clear that the State “does not want to persecute anyone”, while ensuring that no citizen should ever be mistreated. He indicated that efforts are underway to enable young people to become more engaged in what he describes as the “battle of national liberation”.
Stressing that “Tunisia no longer needs skills without patriotism”, Kaïs Saïed estimated that the time has come to accelerate the pace of reforms in the different sectors in order to meet popular expectations.
Civil service and neutrality: a priority reaffirmed
The interview also focused on the situation of public services. The president insisted on the imperative of guaranteeing their total neutrality and asked each manager to ensure that these services exclusively serve the general interest.
According to him, the effectiveness of the administration and the credibility of the State require strict, transparent management free of any external or partisan influence.
