Mohamed Ghannouchi, 69, Friday, January 14 became acting president of Tunisia, after the departure of President Zine El-AbidineBen Ali, is an economist, measured and considered good negotiator, who has spent his entire political career in the shadows the former president. Prime Minister continuously since November 17, 1999, Ghannouchi, who will be 70 years this summer, will assume office until the holding of early elections.It is generally perceived as the true spokesman of Mr. Ben Ali announced significant measures or the government changes. In recent weeks, as the protest movement gathered momentum, its presence has increased. It was he who announced this week the sacking of the Ministry of Interior. He also gave interviews to international media to defend the handling of the crisis by the authorities.
Born August 18, 1941 in Sousse, a coastal town located a hundred kilometers south of Tunis, the capital, he studied economics at university and was assigned an internship at French Ministry of Finance as part of Cooperation Agreement with the former colonial power. In October 1987, Ghannouchi is part of the team that came to power when Ben Ali was appointed prime minister by President Habib Bourguiba.
Six weeks later, when Mr. Ben Ali laid the founder of modern Tunisia and took the Chair, Mr. Ghannouchi was appointed to head the finance ministry and international cooperation and investment. Then begins its ascent as a renowned economist. On November 17, 1999, Ben Ali made his first minister.
Ghannouchi is known in international circles for having participated in numerous negotiations with international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union.
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