Summary:

On 16 July 2023, European Union (EU) leaders signed a “strategic partnership” deal with Tunisia, making good on promises to support the control of irregular migration through Tunisia.

The aid package includes 10 million euros to increase student exchanges, 65 million euros to modernize Tunisian schools, and 100 million to boost “coordination in search and rescue operation” and “cooperation on border management.”

On 19 July 2023, Tunisian Minister of the Interior Kamal Feki was in Rome to meet with his counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi. During their meeting, the two Interior Ministers confirmed plans to continue joint work on sea crossings disruption.

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