Statement of the Steering Committee on the
National Dialogue Conference in Tunisia

October 4

The members of the Steering Committee of the World Movement for Democracy welcome the official announcement of the start of the National Dialogue Conference in Tunisia, and express their hope that this dialogue will lead to the protection and consolidation of the democratic process in the country. The Committee, which met in Tunis in April 2012, and maintains a keen interest in the development of democracy there and around the world, believes that an inclusive dialogue among all sides, despite the difficulties and challenges, is critical to a successful transition to democracy. The Committee thus calls upon all countries, parties, and movements that value democracy to support the democratic transition in Tunisia with whatever political, diplomatic, and economic resources they can provide.

On behalf of the Steering Committee