Tunisia’s sacked premier says ready to hand over power to his successor - TASS

Hichem Mechichi, sacked from the post of Tunisia’s prime minister by President Kais Saied on Sunday, said he was ready to hand over power to his successor.

"I will hand over my office to the person appointed by the republic’s president in accordance with traditions of the state," he said.

Mechichi also wished success to the new government.

"I declare that I do not plan to hold any state post. In order to safeguard Tunisians, I declare that I support our people and their rights," the former premier added.