Tunis, Tunisia – (African Boulevard News) – As part of a wider effort to curb irregular migration, France has pledged to provide Tunisia with financial support to purchase border policing equipment and train border guards. French Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, announced the funding of 25.8 million € on Monday, June 20th, 2023. The donation follows a joint meeting between French and Tunisian officials in Tunis, where both parties discussed measures to tackle the issue of irregular migration.
In recent years, Tunisia has consistently been a departure point for migrants attempting to reach Europe via Italy. In 2021 alone, around 14,000 people took the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean sea. Tunisia has been grappling with the problem of irregular migration for some time. The country has been working to strengthen its borders and prevent any further loss of lives in the perilous journey to Europe.
The grant from France will provide Tunisia with much-needed assistance to strengthen its borders and discourage irregular migration. It will also support the North African country to better manage its borders and detect any potential threats. The funding will also support the training of border guards to enhance their effectiveness in securing the country’s borders.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Darmanin said, “We are committed to supporting Tunisia in their efforts to manage their borders and to discourage irregular migration.” “We believe that providing Tunisia with the necessary tools and equipment will make it easier for them to secure their borders and manage the flow of people,” he added.
The grant from France represents a significant boost to Tunisia’s efforts to contain irregular migration and manage its borders. It will help to reduce the loss of lives in the often-overcrowded boats attempting to reach Europe. The support will also signal the start of a closer working relationship between Tunisia and France on issues of mutual concern.
In conclusion, Tunisia has been facing the challenge of irregular migration for years, but the funding from France will provide much-needed support in securing its borders. France’s pledge to provide Tunisia with border policing equipment and training for border guards will undoubtedly help in managing the flow of people and reducing the loss of lives in the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. As the two countries move forward in partnership on issues of mutual concern, it is hoped that there will be a more coordinated approach to curb irregular migration and its accompanying dangers.
