‘Concerned’ Malaysia appeals to Tunisia to accord ‘special consideration’ to ailing Ghannouchi
ISTANBUL (AA) – Expressing “deep concern” over recent political developments in Tunisia, Malaysia has asked Tunisian authorities that “special consideration and mercy” be accorded to Ennahda Party leader Rached Ghannouchi.
Zambry Abdul Kadir, the foreign minister of the Southeast Asian nation, acknowledged that these “developments constitute Tunisia’s internal affairs.”
But, he added: “Owing to his health and age, we appeal for special consideration and mercy to be accorded to Rached Ghannouchi during this blessed month of Ramadan.”
Ramadan is a month of fasting for Muslims across the globe.
Tunisian security forces arrested Ghannouchi, 81, who is also a former speaker of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, late Monday and took him in for interrogation at a National Guard building in the capital Tunis.
Zambry said: “Malaysia is following developments in Tunisia” including the detention of Ghannouchi.
He added that Malaysia “sincerely hopes that national reconciliation and consensus would be the path towards bringing about progress and prosperity for the people of Tunisia.”
“We always wish the best for the brotherly country of Tunisia and its people,” he added.
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