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Monday 25 Jan 2016 - 14:51 Makkah mean time-15-4-1437
Paris (IINA) - The office of French President Francois Hollande has stated recently that the country pledged one billion euros ($1.1 billion) to Tunisia over the next five years as part of an economic support package, AFP reported.
"A major aspect of the plan aims to help poor regions and young people, putting the focus on employment", said the office of French president following a meeting with Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid in Paris.
"Five years after the revolution, Tunisia has succeeded in its democratic transition but remains confronted by major economic, social and security challenges", Hollande's office said.
On his part, Essid said that unemployment could not be eradicated overnight, saying: "We don't have a magic wand".
Protests broke out last week over unemployment and poverty, leading to the announcement of a nighttime curfew earlier on Friday.
Hollande and Essid also discussed the common threat from extremist terrorism. Tunisia has faced multiple attacks in recent months. "Tunisia, like France, is threatened and has been seriously affected by terrorism because it made a choice for democracy," said Hollande's office.
"The president underlined that France is ready to reinforce its cooperation in the fight against terrorism," it added.
It is noteworthy that French Prime Minister Manuel Valls will visit Tunisia by the end of the year as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties.
AG/IINA
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