The preparation of the “Virtual visit” of the US Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy R. Sherman, Tunisia on June 25, was at the center of the interview which brought together Friday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, of Migration and Tunisians abroad, Othman Jerandi, and the US ambassador, Donald Blome.
“The visit of the US Deputy Secretary of State is part of the US will to reiterate their support for the Tunisian democratic experience and to work with a view to setting up pragmatic economic programs responding to Aspirations of both parties “, according to a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The US Ambassador spoke of the US efforts to support Tunisia in its fight against the Pandemic of COVID-19. It is about working to strengthen vaccination campaigns in Tunisia to achieve collective immunity, so as to help revive economic, cultural and tourism dynamics.
For its part, Jerandi welcomed the support of the United States to Tunisia, particularly in the security, economic and health fields. He expressed the wish to see the Bilateral Strategic Partnership Knowing a new impetus, particularly in the coming maturities.
He welcomed the completion of the negotiations on the “Millennium Challenge” program (United States Aid Program of America to Tunisia, in the field of economic and social development), which will provide a donation of about $ 500 million to support the national economy, particularly in the areas of transport and agriculture.
