PM suggests 6 point initiative to overcome current crisis

Interim Prime Minister Ali Larayedh provided full details on Tuesday on Wataniya 1 TV, about his six-point initiative to overcome the current crisis. This initiative is in response to some social and political sides who call for the dissolution of the current government and the formation of a national salvation government. The six-point initiative, revealed by the PM at a press conference held on Monday in Tunis, includes three proposals concerning the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) and three others regarding the government. As to the first point, he suggested the completion of the final draft of the Constitution before the end of August as well as the enactment of laws organising elections before October 23, 2013. According to the second point of the initiative, the next elections are set for December 17, date of birth of the Tunisian Revolution, while the third point focuses on consensual issues. As to the three points regarding the government, Larayedh listed them as follows: The current government remains in place though it should step up its efforts in fighting terrorism, while ensuring security and respect of the law and tracking down terrorist organisations that might pose a threat to the public order. The government should step up its efforts in the social and economic fields. The government remains open to all initiatives through dialogue so as to increase its efficiency and enhance its performance. The PM welcomes the initiatives suggested by social and economic sides, particularly those focusing on national unity and dalogue as ways to resolve problems. He laid emphasis on the continuity of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA), accelerating the completion of its tasks, reaching consensus on the next government structure and making it more inclusive. The PM stressed that fighting terrorism is a continuous efforts exerted in cooperation with the military and security institutions. He explained that National Security has two different aspects, namely public security including public order and organisation of traffic as well as fighting crimes, smuggling and terrorism, which according to him, "is a permanent fight that requires patience