Strengthening Tunisian-British relations and the preparations for the upcoming bilateral milestones were at the heart of a meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Roderick Drummond.
According to a communiqué from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this meeting highlighted the solidity of the relations between Tunisia and the United Kingdom, as well as the growing momentum they have experienced in recent years. The two parties also exchanged views on ways to strengthen and further develop this cooperation, both at bilateral and multilateral levels.
In this context, the two officials stressed the importance of continuing efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in the various areas of common interest, notably trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, education and security. They also stressed the need to support capacity-building programs and the development of skills among Tunisian youth.
Moreover, the two sides underscored the importance of properly preparing for the upcoming bilateral milestones, particularly the fourth session of the Tunisian-British Partnership Council.