Abu Dhabi, May 2nd, 2012 (WAM) -- Tunisian Foreign Minister Dr. Rafiq Abdul Salam today laid the foundation stone of country's embassy building and residence for Tunisian Ambassador here in the capital Abu Dhabi.

The ceremony was attended by the Tunisian Ambassador to the UAE Tariq Baltayeb and the embassy's employees.

On the occasion Tunisian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of this initiative in enhancing the Tunisian diplomatic representation and boosting relations between the new Tunisia with the Arab brothers especially the United Arab Emirates.

He also hailed the distinguished relations between Tunisia and the UAE which were promoted by the common will of the Governments and people of the two brotherly countries.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.