MAE: Death of Frédéric Mitterrand, a friend of Tunisia

In this painful circumstance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which learned with emotion the death of Frédéric Mitterrand, a faithful and sincere friend of Tunisia and the Tunisians, presents its most sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and to his loved ones and expresses its deepest sympathy to them.

With the passing of Frédéric Mitterrand, Tunisian-French friendship loses a personality who has greatly contributed to strengthening the ties between the two countries, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The late Mr. Mitterrand, with his recognized storytelling talent, introduced the richness of Tunisia’s history and heritage to a wide audience. As a writer, director, television and cinema personality, radio man, and former Minister of Culture and Communication, Frédéric Mitterrand has shown a consistent commitment to strengthening the friendly relations between Tunisia and France, and unwavering support for Tunisian artists and intellectuals, the same source states. In this painful circumstance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which learned with emotion the death of Frédéric Mitterrand, a faithful and sincere friend of Tunisia and the Tunisians, presents its most sincere condolences
and expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of the deceased and his loved ones.
The media announced on Thursday the death of Frédéric Mitterrand at the age of 76 after a long battle with illness.