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[[Pakistan]] and [[Tunisia]] enjoy brotherly relations deep rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, the relations between the leaderships are characterized by close affinity, mutual respect and solidarity.<ref>http://www.atunisia-pk.org/157516041593160415751602157515781575160415781608160615871610157715751604157615751603158715781575160616101577.htm</ref>
[[Pakistan]] and [[Tunisia]] enjoy cordial and brotherly relations deep rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, the relations between the leaderships are characterized by close affinity, mutual respect and solidarity. The relations between two countries are very old, traditional and religious.<ref>http://www.atunisia-pk.org/157516041593160415751602157515781575160415781608160615871610157715751604157615751603158715781575160616101577.htm</ref><ref>http://www.icci.com.pk/event/detail/592</ref>


==Diplomatic Missions==
==Diplomatic Missions==

Revision as of 14:55, 8 March 2011

Pakistan-Tunisia relations
Map indicating locations of Pakistan and Tunisia

Pakistan

Tunisia

Pakistan and Tunisia enjoy cordial and brotherly relations deep rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, the relations between the leaderships are characterized by close affinity, mutual respect and solidarity. The relations between two countries are very old, traditional and religious.[1][2]

Diplomatic Missions

Pakistan has an embassy in Tunis, whereas Tunisia has an embassy in Islamabad.

History

Pakistan gave huge support to Tunisia during its struggle for independence.The diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tunisia were established in 1957. Pakistan opened its embassy in Tunis in 1958, whereas Tunisia opened its embassy in Islamabad in 1980.[3]

Bilateral Relations

There is also a long tradition of cooperation and coordination that exist between the two countries in international organizations particularly the United Nations, the OIC and NAM.[4] Pakistan supported Tunisia on the issue of its complete control on Bizerte and declared it an integral part of Tunisia. Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf paid visit to Tunisia in July 2003.The exchanges of high level visits reflect the close ties between the two countries.[5] The legal framework braces all the fields; it concerns especially economic trade and cultural one, the investment and the scientific and technical cooperation. [6]

Economic Relations

The 7 th session of the joint ministerial commission was held in Tunis the 4th to 6th of may 2010 and was crowned by the signing of four agreements and memorandum of understanding: [7]

  • Bilateral agreement for exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic special or official passports
  • Memorandum of understanding between the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan ( TDAP) and the Export Promotion Center of Tunisia ( CEPEX)
  • Memorandum of understanding between Federation of Pakistan chambers of Commerce and Industry ( FPCCI) and Tunisian Union for industry commerce and handicrafts ( UTICA)
  • Bilateral agreement between Associated Press of Pakistan ( APP) and Tunisian Africa Press Agency (TAP)

References