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Tunisia |
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Last reviewed: 11 August 2009 |
Country information
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Tunisia has followed a moderate, non-aligned course in its international relations, playing an active role in supporting the Middle East Peace Process. Tunisian peacekeepers have participated in UN operations in Cambodia, Namibia, Rwanda and Burundi. Contingents are currently serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea and Kosovo.
Tunisia signed an Association Agreement with the EU in 1995, which entered into force in 1998. This was the first such accord between the EU and a Mediterranean partner. Under the agreement, Tunisia is gradually removing barriers to trade with the EU and continues to develop closer ties with the EU.
Tunisian Relations with the UK
Diplomatic Representation
We have full diplomatic relations with Tunisia. Tunisia is represented in London by Her Excellency Mrs Hamida Mrabet Labidi. Our Ambassador to Tunis is His Excellency Mr Christopher O'Connor.
Aid
There is no UK bilateral aid programme in Tunisia, although we contribute a significant proportion of the EU's development assistance.
Recent Visits
Inward
- Tunisian Minister for Development & International Co-operation, Mr Mohamed Jouini, visited the UK in May 2008.
- Tunisian Foreign Minister Mr Abdelwaheb Abdallah visited London on 10 and 11 December 2007.
- Montasser Ouiali, Minister for Technology and Communications visited the UK 23 and 24 May 2005.
- Tunisian Foreign Minister Mr Abdelbaki Hermassi visited London on 1 March 2005.
- Hatem ben Salem, Tunisian Minister for Europe visited London in February 2005.
- Saida Chtioui, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the UK on 30 June 2004.
- Abdallah Zouari, Tunisian Minister for Tourism visited the UK in May 2004.
- Mohamed Nouri Jouini - Tunisian Minister for Development & International Co-operation visited the UK in March 2004.
Outward
- The Duke of York, Special Representative for Trade & Investment, visited Tunisia in May 2009.
- Bill Rammell, FCO Minister of State responsible for relations with North Africa, visited Tunisia in February 2009, to co-chair the first meeting of the UK-Tunisia bilateral forum.
- Tony McNulty, Home Office Minister, visited Tunisia in February 2008.
- The Lord Mayor of London visited Tunisia in February 2005.
- Baroness Symons, FCO Minister responsible for UK relations with North Africa, visited Tunisia in September 2003 and January 2005.
- Mike O'Brien, the former FCO Minister for Trade, visited Tunisia in July 2004.
- Adam Ingram, Minister for the Armed Forces, visited Tunisia in May 2004.
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Tunisia in April 2004 to formally open the new British Embassy building in Tunis.
