At the beginning of 2022,China and RussiaThe Foreign Minister tacitly embarked on a visit to Tunisia. Tunisia, located in the northernmost part of Africa, has a unique geographical location, close to itMediterraneanand a key gateway to the Strait of Gibraltar. This visit to Tunisia becameChina and RussiaNew YearPart of the first visit also demonstrated the deep respect and firm determination of China and Russia for African countries and mutual assistance and cooperationChina and RussiaAs the image of a responsible power. Tunisia's choice withChina and RussiaCooperation, both in terms of economic interests and politically in terms of the European powersWrestle your wristsmeaning.
Tunisia is strategically locatedMediterraneanIt is an important route connecting Asia, Europe and Africa**, and Tunisia is close to the westMediterraneanand the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar on the east side became the key to mastering control of the Strait. In China's ** shipping lanes, it is often necessary to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar and then bypassCape of Good Hope, crossingAtlantic Ocean。in the presentInternationalenvironment,China and RussiaCooperation in the region has given Tunisia more confidence in competing with Europe for agenda and sovereignty.
Tunisia has had close ties with Europe and the United States in the past, but in the last year, relations between the two sides have taken a sharp turn for the worse. On the one hand,European UnionIt is hoped that Tunisia will tighten its control over its maritime borders in order to stop itIllegal immigrationwithRefugeesDepart from Tunisia and enter Europe. European UnionAid was pledged to improve the security and humanitarian situation in Tunisia, but Tunisia did not consider the aid sufficient to cover the costs and the two sides were unable to reach an agreement. On the other hand,European UnionThe promised aid payments failed to arrive, resulting in Tunisia's relationship with the United StatesInternationalNegotiations on the monetary organization are at an impasse. Tunisia grew tired of its dependence on the West and began to seek a path of diplomatic diversification. Therefore,China and RussiaThe visit of the Foreign Minister not only brings new economic opportunities to Tunisia, but also provides it with new economic opportunitiesInternationalSubtle adjustments in the strategic balance provide an opportunity.
During the meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister, Tunisian Saied made it clear that it is necessary to strengthen friendly relations with Russia and deepen cooperation in various fields. During the meeting with the Chinese foreign minister, Saied also said that he will continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, learn from China's successful experience, and promote modernization with Tunisian characteristics. In addition, Tunisia also indicated that it would uphold the one-China principle and support China's great cause of reunification. The move is not only rightChina and RussiaIt also alludes to criticism of the double standards and interference in the internal affairs of other countries in Western countries. The complex chess game of Tunisia's quest for multilateral cooperation and regional security has begun.
TunisiaForeign policyIt has always advocated multilateral cooperation and strategic independence. Small or medium-sized countries tend to increase their strategic influence by cooperating with various large powersThe right to speakwhile improving its diplomatic flexibility and negotiating capacity. Tunisia will work withChina and RussiaThe establishment of friendly relations between the two major powers is regarded as an important way to enhance their strategic positionEuropean UnionA clear signal was sent: Tunisia is not entirely dependent on withEuropean Unionrelationship to survive.
All this is a cautionary tale for Europe. If Europe can't get out of itOverlordmentality, continue to point fingers at other countries, then in the foreign affairs of equality and mutual benefit, it is bound to lose to China and other emerging powers. The awakening of Tunisia is just the beginning, it meansInternationalThe game point in the pattern is tilting towards the balance between traditional and emerging powers. Tunisia took the opportunity to demonstrate its independence and rightnessInternationalParticipation in affairs also provides a reference for other countries to stand up for their positions and values in their interactions with world powers.
Tunisia will further strengthen friendly cooperation with Russia and deepen cooperation in various fields, which will not only help Tunisia develop economically but also promote regional stability and prosperity. In cooperation with China, Tunisia will continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, learn from China's development experience, and promote its own modernization to suit Tunisia's national conditions and characteristics. At the same time, Tunisia also expressed its firm support for China's great cause of reunification and work with China to safeguard world multipolarity and justiceInternationalOrder.
China and RussiaThe Foreign Minister's visit to Tunisia is not only a simple diplomatic visit, but also the beginning of a complex chess game on multilateral cooperation and regional security. As the northernmost country in Africa, Tunisia is strategically located in close proximity to the control points of the strait and the main shipping lanes, and has a high strategic position. Tunisia chose withChina and RussiaCooperation, both in terms of economic interests and politically in terms of the European powersWrestle your wristsmeaning. Tunisia wants to pass withChina and Russiacooperation, get rid of dependence on the West, seek diplomatic diversification, and inInternationalDemonstrate your independence and values in business. This move is not only a warning to Europe, but also a warningInternationalThe points of the game in the landscape have been subtly adjusted to find a more balanced partnership between traditional and emerging powers. Tunisia will further strengthen friendly cooperation with Russia and China in order to promote its economic development and modernization, and to safeguard multipolarity and justiceInternationalOrder contributes.