Visit of Youssef CHAHED, Tunisian Prime Minister to the EP in Brussels. Arrival, welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and roundtable.

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TAJANI, Antonio (EPP, IT)

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CHAHED, Youssef (TN)

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Youssef CHAHED, Tunisian Prime Minister: arrival and roundtable

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Arrival of Youssef CHAHED, Tunisian Prime Minister, at the European Parliament and official welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (3 shots).

Signature of the Golden Book and round table views (8 shots).

SOUNDBITE (French), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, We have discussed the three most important points, for Tunisia as well as for Europe: unemployment, youth unemployment, jobs, economic growth and what we can do together. I proposed to the head of the Tunisian government to organise missions for European companies that can invest in Tunisia or make joint ventures with the Tunisians.

SOUNDBITE (French), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Immigration, cooperation must be reinforced, an eye must be held on what is happening in Libya, not only as regards migration, but also as regards terrorism, which is the third point that we have addressed. We are in danger in the Mediterranean, but not only in the Mediterranean also in Europe, in Africa, it is a worry for all of us. We have to work hand in hand and strengthen cooperation.

SOUNDBITE (French), Youssef CHAHED, Head of Tunisian Government, Tunisia has developed an expertise in the fight against terrorism since we have also been victims of terrorist attacks in 2015 and in March 2016. We put great efforts into the fight against terrorism, both in training and in materials. Tunisia remains a target because we are developing another societal model than that of terrorist groups, but we have managed to master the terrorist threat in Tunisia, today the security situation in Tunisia is under control.

SOUNDBITE(French),YoussefCHAHED, Head of Tunisian Government, Immigration,illegal immigration, is a common question. Tunisia tries to make efforts to hinder illegal immigration, I think it is also a domain where we with can do a lot together with our European partners.

SOUNDBITE (French), Youssef CHAHED, Head of Tunisian Government, The President of the Parliament has personally helped Tunisia to be withdrawn from these lists (tax haven black lists) as soon as possible, both for list of tax havens and for the GAFI (Groupe d'action financi&egrave;re - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Action_Task_Force">Financial Action Task Force</a> list of "Non-Cooperative Countries or Territories") list, I hope it will be history by the end of the year.