Tunisian Defense Minister Imad Memmich met with NATO’s Military Committee Chair, Admiral Rob Bauer, to discuss expanding cooperation between Tunisia and NATO, reported Tunisia Africa News Agency.
During their discussions, both parties explored ways to enhance and broaden their collaborative efforts.
In a statement from the Tunisian Defense Ministry, Memmich praised the progress in cooperation with NATO, highlighting its significant contributions to building the defensive capabilities of the Tunisian armed forces.
Since 2015, when Tunisia was designated a major non-NATO ally, the partnership has notably advanced in terms of training, skill exchanges, and mutual respect and trust that benefits both sides.
Admiral Bauer commended the level of partnership with Tunisia and the development of the Tunisian military across various fields. He expressed NATO’s commitment to intensify cooperation and strengthen this partnership further, aiming to expand its scope and continue enhancing the relationship.
Additionally, Bauer met with Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar. They discussed major challenges facing the Mediterranean region and ways to address them through the Mediterranean Dialogue.
The talks concluded with an agreement to intensify regular political dialogue and integrate new cooperation topics, such as migration, climate change, and counter-terrorism, between Tunisia and NATO.
Tunisia is taking part in the annual spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Washington from April 15 to 20, 2024.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Economy and Planning on Monday, the Tunisian delegation will have meetings with senior officials from some regional and international financial institutions, as well as counterparts from foreign and Arab countries.
