Thursday, 13 June 2013

    CARTHAGE (TAP) - Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Ahmed Mohamed Ali said that the group is expected to sign, on Thursday, a strategic co-operation agreement withTunisia, a communiqué of thePresidency of the Republic points out.

    At the end of his meeting, on Wednesday in Tunis, with President Moncef Marzouki, IDB Chairman specified in astatement that this strategic agreement "will open new co-operation prospects betweenTunisia and several African countries, to which Tunisia could provide assistance in several sectors, whether public or private."

    He added that an IDB delegation will take part in "Tunisia's Forum on Investment," June 13-14, and works of the conference organised by the "Zitouna" Bank, expressing IDB's will to strengthen relations with "the first Islamic bank in Tunisia."

    Besides, Mr. Mohamed Ali pointed out that IDB is ready to contribute to the support and funding of "the micro enterprises' programme" together with other backers, "as part of supporting Tunisia's efforts in fighting against poverty."

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