In a meeting held at the Bardo Palace, Tunisian Parliament Speaker Brahim Bouderbala and Egypt’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Iheb Fahmi, addressed the pressing issues of irregular migration and the fight against terrorism in the Mediterranean region. Both parties emphasized the alignment of views between Tunisia and Egypt on these critical matters, underscoring the need for increased consultation and coordination between the two countries.
During the meeting, Bouderbala highlighted the long-standing and robust historical ties between Tunisia and Egypt, emphasizing their dynamic nature across various domains. He stressed the importance of leveraging these relations to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas such as economy, investments, trade, and tourism.
Furthermore, Bouderbala emphasized the significant role of parliamentary relations in fostering enriching and diversified cooperation, particularly through the parliamentary friendship groups that contribute to achieving mutual objectives.
The Egyptian ambassador acknowledged the strength of the historical Tunisian-Egyptian relations, which continue to evolve, especially in the cultural sphere. He also mentioned President Kais Saied’s visit to Egypt in April 2021, which opened up numerous avenues for cooperation and diversified collaboration between the two nations.
The discussions held during the meeting reflect the commitment of Tunisia and Egypt to address the challenges posed by irregular migration and terrorism in the Mediterranean region. By intensifying consultation and coordination, both countries aim to enhance their cooperation at regional and international parliamentary bodies and organizations. These efforts contribute to bolstering security and stability in the region while fostering mutual growth and development.
During the meeting, both Tunisia and Egypt reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the challenges of irregular migration and combating terrorism in the Mediterranean region. Recognizing the shared concerns and interests, Parliament Speaker Brahim Bouderbala and Egyptian Ambassador Iheb Fahmi emphasized the importance of strengthening consultation and coordination between the two countries.
The statement released by the Tunisian Parliament (ARP) highlighted the significance of intensifying cooperation and aligning positions on these critical issues, not only at the bilateral level but also within regional and international parliamentary bodies and organizations. Both parties acknowledged the vital role that parliamentary relations play in fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation, with a particular mention of the positive impact of parliamentary friendship groups.
Speaker Bouderbala emphasized the deep-rooted historical ties between Tunisia and Egypt, underscoring their dynamic nature across various domains. He stressed the need to leverage these strong ties to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas such as the economy, investments, trade, and tourism. The Speaker also recognized the valuable contribution of parliamentary relations in enriching and diversifying the cooperation between the two nations.
Ambassador Fahmi warmly welcomed the enduring and evolving Tunisian-Egyptian relations, particularly highlighting the cultural dimension. He referred to President Kais Saied’s visit to Egypt in April 2021, which played a pivotal role in expanding cooperation and exploring new avenues of collaboration. The visit opened up numerous possibilities for diverse fields of cooperation, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship.
The discussions held at the Bardo Palace demonstrated the mutual determination of Tunisia and Egypt to address common challenges and work collaboratively in combating irregular migration and terrorism. As both countries continue to deepen their ties, their joint efforts are expected to contribute to regional stability and foster closer cooperation on various fronts.
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