Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 March 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tunisia: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the state of relations between the UK and Tunisia.

Answer: The UK is committed to our close bilateral relationship with Tunisia. UK engagement with the Tunisian Government covers a wide range of issues, as reflected under the framework of the bilateral Association Agreement, which came into effect on 1 January 2021. We share ambitions to build on our close bilateral partnership, whether related to economic ties, trade partnership, education, taking action on climate change or tackling the threats we each face from terrorism. Her Majesty's Government, including the British Council, is in regular dialogue with the Government of Tunisia.

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