Recent Interview with Ghannouchi on Tunisia My first message is to the people who did not follow the coup propositions, refused chaos, and remained committed to defending the state. I say to them that we will not disappoint you, and we will do all we can to defend your revolution, security and stability and will not put our interests above yours. I would also like to give a message to our political partners, we are committed to dialogue and consensus-building, as well as making good on our promises, including the promise of our resignation from government in accordance with the road map. Our vision for the next phase before elections, and after the elections, is built on consensus-seeking. This is the key to stability and security, and we will remain committed to seeing this option through, whether or not we win the elections. My third message is to the businessmen who were amongst those most affected by the political conflict; do not hesitate to support Tunisia in the next phase by investing, creating jobs, and attracting foreign capital, as the success of the revolution is closely linked to our economic stability. My fourth message is to the world: I would like to invite everyone to support the Tunisian experience politically and economically, and to consider the success of the revolution and democratic transition in our country as a victory of the values of freedom and democracy in the world after the dangerous setback suffered by the Arab Spring. My last message is to my brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters in the Al-Nahda Movement; you have paid a heavy price in your battle against dictatorship, and in the 90s, you refused to fall into the trap of violence. You encouraged and promoted dialogue with the secularists and democrats even when you were being oppressed and persecuted. Furthermore, you were a moderate centrist force that protected the revolution from right-wing and left-wing extremism; you protected your people and country from division, and you made sacrifices for the sake of reconciliation. Please continue your path of rationalism, moderation, and sacrifice for the sake of Tunisia, and prepare yourself for the elections which we will win, God willing, in order for our country to remain the last lit candle of the Arab Spring and its steadfast insurmountable fort against the counter-revolution and coup plots. And upon God do rely, if you are indeed believers. Note: For further reading on Ghannouchis thought, you may refer to my writing at zulkiflihasan.wordpress/2013/08/15/konsep-daulah-madaniyah-negara-sivil-menurut-rashid-al-ghannoushi/
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:39:47 +0000
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