On the occasion of his official visit to Tunisia, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, expresses himself in front of the press.

TAJANI, Antonio (EPP, IT)

EU - Tunisia (T)

Tunisia

OREJA ARBURÚA, Marcelino (EPP-DE, ES)

KLAVINS, Paulis (LV)

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Tunisia: extracts from the press conference

Introduction by Mohamed ENNACEUR, President of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People                 

SOUNDBITE (French), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, We have three common challenges Europe and Tunisia: unemployment, especially youth unemployment. Answers must be given. We need to strengthen the economy, that is, industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, agriculture, trade and handicrafts. We must do everything we can to work together. That's why I'm here too with a delegation of entrepreneurs; Tomorrow we will have the opportunity to organize "be to be" between the Europeans and Tunisians

SOUNDBITE (French), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Second point: terrorism. Unfortunately, Tunisia like all of Europe has been hurt by terrorist attacks. I will never forget the attack at the Museum next door, it was an injury also for Europe because European citizens were injured. The goal of this terrorism is to fragilize the economy of Europe and Tunisia. We must react all together.

SOUNDBITE (French), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, I think that cooperation between the judges, the police, European and Tunisian intelligence services needs to be strengthened. And I think the victory will be on our side !