Mrs. Leila Ben Ali’s address at the meeting of the World Family Organization in New York

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- In an address delivered on her behalf to the meeting of the World Family Organization by Mrs. Bebia Bouhnak Chihi, Minister of Women, Family, Children and the Elderly Affairs, Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, the First Lady of Tunisia and the current President of the Arab Women Organization (AWO), described Tunisia’s reformist movement as “a …

Tunisia to host 3rd “Arab Youth Dialogue Program on Women”

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Hammamet will host, from July 1 to 7,the  third edition of the “Arab Youth Dialogue Program on Women”. The event is held as part of Tunisia’s presidency of the Arab Women Organization , in the person of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, and the celebration of the 2010 Year of Youth.

The event, which is expected …

Head of Tunisia’s Liaison Office presents credential letter to Palestinian Authority

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- During an official ceremony held in Ramallah, the  National Palestinian Authority, President Mahmoud Abbas received the  credential letters of Mr. Chakib Dhaouadi in his capacity as Head of Tunisia’s Liaison Office to the Palestinian Authority.

On the occasion, President Mahmoud Abbas highlighted the robust ties binding the two brotherly peoples, pointing out that these relations …

“Tunisia, a key country in the region”, said UNICEF Regional Director

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Mr. Kamel Morjane Foreign Affairs Minister, received on Monday in Tunis, Mrs. Sigrid Kaag, UNICEF Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa (MEAN), who is currently on a work visit to Tunisia.

During the meeting, Mr. Morjane hailed prospects for developing co-operation between Tunisia and UNICEF which has been strengthened and diversified throughout the …

Peace and Security in Africa Year: Tunisia hosts preliminary event

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A Tunisian-African youths event was organized on Saturday at El Menzah Cultural and Sports Centre, as part celebrating the Peace and Security in Africa Year as proclaimed, last August, by the African Union (AU) Summit during its summit in Tripoli.

Chaired by Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) political bureau member and Foreign Minister Kamel Morjane, the …

Tunisia celebrates RCD Deputies and Advisors’ Parliamentary Day

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- As instructed by President Ben Ali, the Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) Deputy Chairman and Prime Minister Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi opened, on Saturday in Tunis, works of the Parliamentary Day of RCD Deputies and Advisors.

The Day aims to deepen thinking on the RCD Deputies and Advisors’ role in materializing President Ben Ali’s electoral program, given …

Funeral of former Prime Minister, Mohamed Mzali held in Monastir

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The funeral of former Prime Minister Mohamed Mzali, took place on Friday, at the Imam el Mezri cemetery in Monastir.

Several members of the Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) political bureau and the the RCD Secretary General, Mr. Mohammed Ghariani took part in the event. Delivering the funeral eulogy, Mr. Foued Mebazaa reviewed the main stages …

Tunisia, Lebanon delegations hold working session

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- On Friday, the Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi and his Lebanese counterpart Mr. Saad Hariri chaired a Tunisian-Lebanese working session attended by the two countries’ delegations.

The meeting assessed progress of relations between the two sisterly countries and looked at means to boost bilateral co-operation and diversify its fields.

On the occasion, Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi highlighted the …

Third session of Tunisian-Djiboutian joint committee gathers

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The third session of the Tunisian-Djiboutian joint committee was held on June 23-24 in Djibouti, under the co-chairmanship of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in charge of Maghreb, Arab and African Affairs Abdelhafidh Herguem and Djibouti’s Foreign and International Co-operation Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssef.

On this occasion, Mr. Abdelhafidh Herguem stressed Tunisia’s constant keenness …

National Defense Minister presides over military ceremony

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A military ceremony was held on Friday morning at the Kasbah Square during which National Defense Minister Ridha Grira presided over a military ceremony.

The ceremony was part of the celebrations of the 54th anniversary of the creation of the National Army and was attended by the members of the Higher Armies’ Council, several senior …