Tunisian President Meets Saudi Interior Minister
Today, Tunisia President Qais Saied met with Abdul-Aziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Saudi Interior Minister in Presidential Palace of Carthage. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and existing security cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
The Assistant Minister of the Interior for Operations Affairs, Lieutenant General Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Khalid bin Muhammad Al-Battal, and the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Tunisia, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr attended the meeting.
Saudi – Tunisia Relations
Saudi Arabia and Tunisia have a long history of diplomatic relations that date back to the early 1960s. Both countries have maintained a strong partnership based on mutual respect and cooperation in various fields including politics, economy, and culture.
In addition, both countries have worked closely together on counter-terrorism efforts and have supported each other in times of crisis. KSA has provided financial assistance to Tunisia to help strengthen its security forces and combat extremist groups, while Tunisia has supported Saudi Arabia in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
Saudi Arabia and Tunisia have also collaborated on economic development initiatives. Saudi Arabia has invested in various sectors of the Tunisian economy, including infrastructure, energy, and tourism.
Tunisia Challenges
Despite their strong partnership, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia have faced challenges in their relationship in recent years. The Tunisian revolution in 2011 and the subsequent political instability in the country caused a challenge to Tunisia government.
However, the two countries have worked to overcome these differences and have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a strong and cooperative relationship. As both countries continue to work together to address common challenges and promote shared interests, their partnership is likely to grow stronger and more resilient in the years to come.
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