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Tunisia wants free trade association with EU, PM Essid

Prime Minister Essid has stated that his government is planning to begin negotiations with the European Union for “the complete and detailed draft free trade association” to be finalized. He said negotiations between them could begin as early as October in order for the agreement to “soon see the day.” He was speaking at a […]

Tunisia is Iran’s gateway to the African continent, Chairman Houli

Tunisia has renewed its intentions to bolster dealings with Iran during the visit of the North African country’s Chamber of Commerce head Najib Houli there. He had a meeting with the members of Fars Chamber of Commerce in the provincial capital city of Shiraz in Southern Iran. The two countries have been making efforts to […]

Belgium endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan

Belgium has described autonomy under Morocco’s sovereignty as the basis for a political solution to the Sahara issue. The announcement was made in a joint declaration signed by the two countries’ foreign ministers, marking a significant shift in Brussels’ position and signaling deeper bilateral cooperation. Aware of the centrality of the Sahara issue to Morocco, […]