Saudi Arabia’s crown prince arrives in Tunisia, received by President Beji Caid Essebsi
TUNIS: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Tunisia on Tuesday, and was received by President Beji Caid Essebsi.
On arrival, Prince Mohammed said the Tunisian people have a special place in the hearts of the Saudi people.
“It is impossible that I embark on a tour in North Africa without touching down in Tunisia,” the crown prince told Al Arabiya News Channel. He said both countries would work together on boosting ties in the interests of their people.
The visit is the fourth stop on the Crown Prince’s tour of Arab nations which has so far taken in Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt.
Prince Mohammed was greeted with a ceremonial reception and both the Saudi and Tunisian national anthems were played and a guard of honor expected.
The crown prince was accompanied by the Tunisian president, in an official motorcade, to Cartage presidential Palace.
The crown prince’s delegation includes Prince Turki bin Mohammed, Advisor at the Royal Court, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, Minister of Interior, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir.
The visit was expected to last several hours.
