Tunisia-U.S. Military Cooperation Strengthened in Talks

Tunisia and the United States are deepening their military ties, with a focus on strengthening cooperation and preparing for the upcoming Tunisian-American Joint Military Commission meeting scheduled for early September in the U.S. The discussions took place during a phone call between Tunisian Minister of Defense Khaled Sehili and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman.

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the solidity of the historical relations of friendship uniting Tunisia and the United States as well as the quality of their military cooperation, welcoming the results of the strategic partnership linking the two countries, founded on trust, mutual respect and common interests.

Minister Sehili emphasized the long-standing friendship and quality of military cooperation between the two nations, built on trust, mutual respect, and shared interests. He highlighted the upcoming commission meeting as a crucial opportunity to assess progress in bilateral cooperation and define priorities for future collaboration. Sehili also expressed Tunisia's desire to expand this partnership into new domains, including enhancing military capabilities, training, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, maritime security, and border surveillance, stressing Tunisia's interest in technology transfer.

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the next session of the Joint Military Commission will be an opportunity to evaluate the progress made in bilateral cooperation and to define the priorities of the next phase, with the aim of further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Sehili further underscored Tunisia's role as a stabilizing force in the Mediterranean region and its ambition to become a regional hub for military training, contributing to peace and security amidst growing geopolitical challenges. This strategic positioning is vital in a region facing numerous security threats.

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the solidity of the relations between the two countries and reaffirmed the commitment of the American administration to continue the development of bilateral military cooperation and to broaden its fields of action.

Deputy Assistant Secretary Zimmerman echoed the sentiment, praising the robust relationship between the two countries and reaffirming the U.S. administration's commitment to advancing bilateral military cooperation. He expressed optimism that the September meeting would further solidify the partnership between Washington and Tunis, reinforcing shared security objectives.

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the work of the next Joint Military Commission, which will be held in the United States in September, will contribute to further strengthening the partnership between Washington and Tunis.