The Tunisia President, Kais Saied, met in the company of his wife Ichraf Chebil, with members of the Tunisian community in China.
The meeting, which took place at the seat of the Tunisian embassy in Beijng, on Wednesday, was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar, Minister of Public Works and Housing and acting Minister of Transport Sarra Zaâfarani Zanzari as well as senior advisers at the Presidency of the Republic.
The Head of States, said he is happy to meet with them. He urged them to take pride in belonging to Tunisia.
He also spotlighted the long-standing ties binding the two countries as well as achievements made in cooperation with China.
He praised China, in this connection, for the ability it has always demonstrated in accelerating the delivery of projects – the El Menzeh Cultural and Sports Centre being an eloquent illustration.
The two countries, the President said, are driven by the will to move forward with partnership in health, transport and infrastructure.
The Silk Road brought about cultural exchange and gave impetus to trade between China and Arab countries, he further said. Tunisia played a key role in buttressing these trade relations.
The President reiterated, in another connection, Tunisia’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
