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Tunisian PM takes oath of office

After taking the oath of office, Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid and his government have taken part in a power handover ceremony. Essid is the sixth prime minister in power after the January 14 revolution four years ago.

Adnen Chaouachi
Press TV, Tunis

Former Tunisian prime minister Mehdi Jomaa has officially handed over power to his successor Habib Essid during a ceremony in Carthage in the north of Tunis.

Essid has called for a close collaboration between all cabinet members. The ministers now have 10 days to set their priorities for the next 3 months.

The leaders of political parties and national organizations have attended the event and congratulated Jomaa and Essid for the success of the democratic experience.

4 successive years of political turmoil and social unrest have led to a nationwide economic crisis and security problems that the new government must resolve as soon as possible.

The peaceful handover of power is the 5th in post-revolution Tunisia. From now on, Prime Minister Habib Essid will be responsible for restoring the confidence of the people in the authorities.