Tunisian Minister of National Defense Receives New US Ambassador
The Minister of National Defense, Khaled Sehili, received the new US Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, on Wednesday, on the occasion of his entry into office, as indicated by the department in a statement.
Meeting Overview
The meeting allowed for an examination of the state of bilateral relations and ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries.
Key Discussion Points
Sehili praised the "advanced level" achieved in areas such as:
- Training
- Exercise
- Expertise exchange
- Border security
- Operational capacity building
Consolidating Regional Security
The Minister reaffirmed Tunisia's willingness to consolidate regional security and stability with Washington, which he described as a "strategic partner" in the military field. He called for the acceleration of the implementation of agreements resulting from the Tunisian-American joint military commission and the 2020-2030 roadmap, particularly those related to:
- Developing army capabilities
- Acquiring equipment adapted to threats, including:
- Transnational crime
- Irregular migration
- Terrorism
- Human trafficking
Congratulations and Commitment
Sehili also congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment, wishing him full success. For his part, the diplomat highlighted the "solidity" of the ties between the two countries and the importance of the military partnership with Tunisia, affirming the United States' commitment to continuing and expanding cooperation with Tunis.
