Tunisian president begins consultations to choose new PM
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Tunisian President Kais Saied has begun consultations on “the most appropriate” candidate to form a new government, the presidency said Friday.
Saied sent correspondence to various parliamentary blocs and political parties represented in the parliament, calling on them to propose candidates able to form a new government, according to a presidency statement.
“Political parties are asked to give lists of names before July 23,” the statement noted.
Once a new candidate is appointed, the candidate will have 30 days to form a cabinet, which must later win the confidence of the parliament.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh, submitted his resignation to Saied, hours before a motion of censure against him was presented in the parliament.
