Tunisian government, unions agree to talks on IMF reform programme

UGTT strike in Tunis
Noureddine Taboubi, secretary general of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) speaks to supporters of the union during a national public strike called by them, outside their headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui/File Photo

TUNIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Tunisia’s government and both its main labour and commerce unions agreed on Friday to start talks on Monday over economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue programme.

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Reporting by Angus McDowall; Editing by Aurora Ellis