WAM Tunis, Jun 08th, 2012 (WAM)--Tunisia's Prime Minister Hamadi al-Jebali received here today UAE Ambassador to Tunisia Abdullah Ibrahim Al Suwaidi.

The Tunisia's PM thanked the UAE for its support to Tunisia in the post revolution era, stressing that Tunisia is looking forward to bolstering of the bilateral relations between the two countries. He highlighted the success scored by the UAE in the political, economic and social fields, thanks to the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Al Jebali conveyed his regards to the UAE President, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The Tunisia's PM said Tunisia is looking forward to boosting the UAE- Tunisian relations in all sectors. "The UAE investments are deemed qualify to occupy the strategic status in the framework of bilateral relations".

For his part, the UAE envoy said that his country is serious to push forward the cooperation ties with Tunisia, citing the positive resolutions of the 6th UAE- Tunisian Joint Committee as a motivation for more cooperation.

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