Telephone exchange between President Ben Ali and President Bouteflika

TUNISIAONLIENENWS- President Ben Ali had, on Friday, a telephone conversation with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika during which he offered him his condolences following the death of his brother Mustapha Bouteflika.

President Ben Ali also expressed sincere sympathy to the Algerian President and to the …

President Ben Ali congratulates President Obama on US Independence Day

TUNISIAONLINENEWS-On the occasion of the 234th anniversary of the American Independence Day, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent a message of congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama, expressing his satisfaction at the long-standing relations of friendship and the fruitful cooperation relations tying the two countries.

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Prime Minister receives Polish Minister of Sports and Tourism

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Prime Minister Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi received on Thursday in Tunis Polish Mr. Adam Giersz Polish Minister of Sport and Tourism, who is currently on a working visit in Tunisia.

Following the meeting, Mr. Adam Giersz said that the meeting focused on the development of tourist flows between Poland and Tunisia he also expressed…

Religious Affairs Minister receives UAE delegation

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Minister of Religious Affairs Boubaker el Akhzouri received, on Thursday in Tunis, a delegation from the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Waqfs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accompanied by Mr. Abdallah Ibrahim Ghanem el Souidi, UAE ambassador in Tunis.

The minister emphasized the major importance President Ben Ali and Sheikh Khalifa bin …

Italian Speaker, Gianfranco Fini says Italy will back up Tunisia’s access to EU advanced partnership status

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Italian Chamber of Deputies Speaker Gianfranco Fini said that Italy backs up Tunisia’s move to access the status of advanced partner of the European Union.

Mr. Gianfranco Fini, who met the press on Tuesday at the Tunis-Carthage airport before leaving Tunis, pointed out that the political development experienced by Tunisia will help the country access …

RCD Secretary-General meets with Rally’s members in Belgium and Luxemburg

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) Secretary-General Mr. Mohamed Ghariani highlighted the role of the Tunisian expatriates, in enhancing the country’s influence and highlighting its achievements and gains.

During a meeting held on Tuesday in Brussels with Rally activists and cadres in Belgium and Luxembourg, Mr. Ghariani said defending Tunisia’s interests, and particularly its economic interests, …

Tunisia receives UN Public Service Award in Barcelona

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Secretary of State in charge of Regional Affairs and Local Communities Mr. Mongi Chouchene, took part recently in Barcelona, in a ceremony during which the United Nations Public Service Award was granted to Tunisia for its best regional rating in Africa in e-government.

The communiqué released on the occasion by the UN, remarks  that …

Prime Minister receives Algerian Minister of Industry, SME and Investment

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Prime Minister Mr.Mohamed Ghannouchi received on Tuesday Mr. Mohamed Ben Meradi Algerian Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises and Investment Promotion, who is currently on a working visit to Tunisia.

The meeting focused on bilateral relations and reviewed industrial cooperation between both countries.

Mr. Mohamed …

President Ben Ali congratulates Governor General of Canada

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- President Ben Ali sent a message to congratulate Governor General, Mrs. Michaelle Jean on the occasion of Canada’s national Day.

In his message, President Ben Ali expresses satisfaction at the high level reached by the friendly relations and fruitful cooperation between the two countries reaffirming his …

Mrs. Leila Ben Ali awarded 2010 World Women Organization Prize in New York

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The First Lady, Mr. Leila Ben Ali, Chairwoman of the Arab Women Organization (AWO), was awarded the 2010 World Women Organization (WWO) Prize, in consideration for her efforts to promote women’s status and their empowerment , and in acknowledgement for her initiatives and participation to promote the disabled.

The Prize was handed to Mrs. …