4 February 2011

Nikki Sinclaire MEP in Tunisia

With the Prime Minister, Mohamed Ghannouchi

At the Presidential Palace meeting with the Prime Minister

Meeting with the Chairman of the Political Reform Commission

3 February 2011

Nikki Sinclaire MEP Sole UK Rep On Tunisian Delegation

West Midland’s MEP, Nikki Sinclaire, is the only UK politician to have been chosen by the European Parliament to fly to Tunisia as part of an international delegation visiting the country this week. (From 3rd to 6th February 2011)

During the visit, they will assess the current political situation as well as hold talks with representatives of the country’s provisional government including prime minister, Mohamed Ghannouchi and members of the civil society.

Following the visit, the delegation will submit a report on both practical and financial ways for European countries to support Tunisia . Nikki also anticipates that she will be making several further visits to the country and is likely to attend as an observer when the next election is held.
Commenting on her involvement, Nikki Sinclaire said:
"The events we are witnessing in Tunisia and Egypt are on a par with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Our priority must be to help and support the people as they struggle to create their new, peaceful democracies".

" I work on the parliament's Human Rights and Women's Committees and so I am acutely aware of the challenges that these societies are facing. It is absolutely vital that the EU concentrates on the people, and their needs, and does not try to score political points at the expense of those who have suffered so much, and who are now fighting to build new futures. We must also respect Tunisian culture and traditions."

2 February 2011