RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday welcomed the formation of the Tunisian government and said it hopes the new government will achieve the aspirations of the Tunisian people toward prosperity and progress.
The Kingdom also affirmed its keenness on everything that would achieve the pillars of stability and development in Tunisia, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The new government that was announced by Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden, who was appointed by President Kais Saied last month, was sworn in on Monday and included a record number of women.
Egypt also issued a similar statement welcoming the new government.
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