Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tunisia: Security

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Tunisia about the security situation in the southern Mediterranean littoral.

Answer: The UK and Tunisia enjoy a long, enduring and positive defence and security relationship. The UK continues to support the modernisation of the Tunisian military both bilaterally and multilaterally through the delivery of an ambitious NATO Defence Capacity Building package to Tunisia as a Mediterranean Dialogue country and key partner in NATO's southern neighbourhood. During the Defence Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa's (DSAME) visit to Tunisia, discussions were held around strengthening cooperation moving forwards and other areas of common interest.

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