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Tunis — Tunisian-Saudi relations were the focus of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's meeting, on Monday afternoon, with Prince Ahmed Ibn Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Saudi Deputy- Interior Minister.

Following the meeting, Prince Al -Saoud stressed, the strong ties binding the two countries and commended the progress, security and stability prevailing in Tunisia.

He also said he had listened to the President of the Republic's pertinent advice and his keenness to safeguard the Tunisian people's interests and bolster Arab relations .

"A great hope is pinned on the persons of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom, the President of the Republic and all Arab leaders to achieve the Arab Nation's ambitions and aspirations" he said.

The meeting was attended by the Interior and Local Development Minister and the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Tunis.