The people of the United States offer their deepest condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi. President Caid Essebsi was a great leader and a friend of the United States. We join the people of Tunisia in celebrating his life and leadership.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Essebsi. He was a close friend and valued partner of the U.S. He will be remembered for his efforts to strengthen Tunisian democracy and for promoting peace and stability throughout the region.” – Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus addressing reporters at the Department of State Press Briefing on July 25, 2019.
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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
July 25, 2019
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi of the Republic of Tunisia
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Tunisian people in mourning the passing of their beloved President, Beji Caid Essebsi. President Caid Essebsi was a tireless advocate for the Tunisian people. The President and First Lady join many around the world in remembering his tremendous leadership and honoring his great legacy as the first democratically elected president of Tunisia after its 2011 revolution. The President and First Lady’s prayers are with President Caid Essebsi’s family at this difficult time.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
July 25, 2019
On the Passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi.
President Caid Essebsi was the first democratically elected president of Tunisia after its 2011 revolution, and his tenure as president was the capstone to a long and distinguished career of public service to the Republic of Tunisia. President Caid Essebsi was a close friend and valued partner of the United States as we worked together to strengthen Tunisia’s democratic institutions and guarantee the security of its citizens. President Caid Essebsi spent his life advocating for equality and freedoms for the Tunisian people and promoting peace and stability across the region.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and reassurances as the United States stands with Tunisia during this time of national mourning.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Press Relations
July 26, 2019
Statement By USAID Administrator Mark Green On The Passing Of Tunisian President Beji Caid
Essebsi
On behalf of the U.S. Agency for International Development, I offer my sincere condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi.
President Caid Essebsi was the stabilizing force who led Tunisia through the early challenges of its transition to democracy.
He was a tireless champion for the growth and prosperity of his country and its people.
President Caid Essebsi’s leadership has been a pillar upon which Tunisia has grown.
He was a tireless champion for the growth and prosperity of his country and its people.
President Caid Essebsi’s leadership has been a pillar upon which Tunisia has grown.
I was honored to serve as an observer during the 2014 Tunisian elections.
President Caid Essebsi will be remembered as his country’s first democratically elected President, a statesman who laid the foundation for Tunisia’s future liberties and prosperity, and a valued partner for the United States.
President Caid Essebsi will be remembered as his country’s first democratically elected President, a statesman who laid the foundation for Tunisia’s future liberties and prosperity, and a valued partner for the United States.
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