Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
RFI

Tunisia and EU sign pact to fight illegal immigration

From right to left, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Tunisia's President Kais Saied, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte shake hands during the signing of a "strategic partnership" agreement between Tunisia and EU, in Tunis on Sunday. via REUTERS - TUNISIAN PRESIDENCY

The European Union has signed a "strategic" pact with President Kais Saied to stem the flow of migration to Europe, as well as promoting economic development and renewable energy.

The EU is Tunisia's biggest trading partner and Sunday's deal follows weeks of talks and Europe's pledge of major aid to Tunisia amounting to €1 billion to help its battered economy, rescue state finances and deal with a migration crisis.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.