Feb 03 2011 |
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European Parliament calls for energising of co-operation with Tunisia
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament voted, on Thursday, a resolution calling for boosting co- operation between the European Union (EU) and Tunisia to accompany the country's democratic transition.The resolution, adopted with the support of the main political forces, provides for "re-directing the funds and, if need be, increase the different financial instruments of EU-Tunisia co-operation," French AFP news agency reported.
The EU also favoured launching by the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) of "low-interest loans" in Tunis to help the Tunisian economy's diversification and offer Tunisian youths skilled employment prospects.
For its part, EIB granted Tunisia in 2010 a loan worth 500 million euros to finance infrastructure projects, notably in transports and roads.
She confirmed the EU's readiness to enhance the level of its relations with Tunisia by granting the country an "advanced status," which would help it make the most of the preferential customs duties on the European market.
Europe, Mrs. Ashton said on Wednesday, will "re-orient" its assistance programme to the country so that this aid be "more directly" beneficial to the people, be dedicated to the urgent social needs, to reform of the judiciary system and fight against corruption, as well as to support civil society and NGOs.
© Agence Tunis Afrique Presse 2011
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