Saudi Arabia and Tunisia sign agreement

Tunis, March 31 , SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia
today signed an executive program for bilateral scientific and
technical cooperation in the agricultural field.

Dr. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim, Saudi Minister of Agriculture,
and Abdulsalam Mansour, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture and Water
Resources co-signed the agreement on behalf of their countries.

In remarks during the signing ceremony, the Tunisian minister of
Agriculture and Water Resources lauded the deep-rooted Saudi Tunisian
relations and the joint cooperation to which the two sides look
forward to upgrade.

On his part, Balghunaim thanked the Tunisian side for warm reception
and generous hospitality, describing today's achievement as a new
chapter in the bilateral relations.

Our relations are deep-rooted and firm and we underscore the
importance of activating the bilateral program in the service of
joint interests of the two sides, said Balghunaim.
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