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Tuesday 21 Apr 2015 - 15:07 Makkah mean time-2-7-1436
Caid Essebsi & Obama (Google/File image)
Washington (IINA) – U.S. President Barack Obama will host Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at the White House on May 21, said a statement issued Monday by the White House Press Secretary.
"The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Tunisia, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our strategic partnership with Tunisia’s new government, and our support for the Tunisian people following their historic 2014 democratic elections," the statement said.
It pointed out that President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Caid Essebsi a range of issues pertaining to the continued consolidation of Tunisia’s democracy, U.S.-Tunisian security cooperation, and Tunisia’s efforts to advance important economic reforms. They will also discuss regional developments, including events in Libya and terrorist threats in the region, it added.
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