Turkish president visits Tunis

Turkish President Suleyman Demirel will begin today a two-day official visit to Tunis at Tunisian President Zein El-Abdin bin Ali's invitation. This visit is considered the first of its kind by Demirel to a Moroccan country since he assumed power.

Turkey's ambassador in Cairo, Yashar Yakshin, said that Demirel will hold talks with president bin Ali that will focus on enhancing prospects for bilateral relations, the situation in the Middle East peace process and enhancing solidarity among Islamic countries.

Yakshin added that the delegation accompanying Demirel will hold talks with Tunisian economic officials, aimed at studying the possibility of enhancing cooperation especially relating to Turkish investors who expressed increased interest in establishing industrial and agricultural projects in Tunis.