Tunisia has announced it will reopen its consulate in Benghazi on 12 May, aiming to provide services to Tunisian nationals living in the city and surrounding areas.
A presidential decree issued last Monday formally established the Tunisian Consulate General in Benghazi. The decision, published in the country’s Official Gazette on Tuesday, followed consultations with the constitution and the opinion of the Administrative Court regarding the organisation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reopening reflected Tunisia’s “ongoing commitment to bringing services closer to citizens living abroad.”
The Benghazi mission will offer services to Tunisians residing in Benghazi, Jabal Al-Akhdar, Derna, Tobruk, Umm Saad, Jalu, Al-Bayda, Al-Marj, Al-Aqurah, Qumbuns, Ajdabiya, Brega, and Kufra.
The consulate will handle all requests from Tunisian citizens in these Libyan cities, providing administrative and consular assistance designed to address the needs and concerns of the Tunisian community in eastern Libya. Authorities said the move is expected to reduce the need for long-distance travel to access essential services.
The decision marks a significant step in strengthening Tunisia’s diplomatic presence in Libya, particularly in regions where a large number of its nationals reside. It also reflects the gradual expansion of foreign diplomatic missions in Benghazi, which has seen increased political and economic engagement in recent years.
The reopening of the consulate comes amid broader efforts to enhance Tunisian–Libyan relations, encourage cross-border economic ties, and ensure the welfare of expatriates living in Libya.
