U.S. Reacts to the Passing of Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi

Office of the Press Secretary
The White House
Washington, DC
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.

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Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State
July 25, 2019

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.


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Office of the Press Secretary
The White House
Washington, DC
July 26, 2019

President Donald J. Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to Attend the Funeral of His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced a Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to attend the funeral of His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia on July 27, 2019.

Mr. T. Ulrich Brechbühl, Counselor of the United States Department of State, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

*  The Honorable Donald A. Blome, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia

*  United States Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Vechery, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, United States Africa Command