First Published 2004-06-23
Ghannouchi and Qinghong shaking hands
Tunisia, China sign cooperation deals
Two countries sign bilateral agreement covering investment, cooperation accords in many sectors.
TUNIS - Tunisia and China on Monday signed economic and scientific cooperation agreements during a visit by Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong, officials said.
The two countries signed a bilateral agreement covering investments and cooperation accords in the medical, tourism, scientific and commercial sectors.
China has granted the North African country a loan of 350 million yuan (42 million dollars, 38 million euros) as well as a gift of 10 million yuan and an interest-free loan of 30 million yuan.
The agreements were signed by the visiting Chinese official and Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi following a meeting at which both sides emphasized the need to develop cooperation.
Ghannouchi expressed his country's "determination" to encourage Chinese investment in Tunisia, the official Tunisian news agency, TAP, reported. |
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