Tunisia–United States relations

Tunisia – United States relations

Tunisia	United States
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Tunisia in Washington, D.C.	Embassy of the United States in Tunis
Envoy
Ambassador Hanene Tajouri Bessassi	Ambassador Joey R. Hood

Tunisia – United States relations are bilateral relations between Tunisia and the United States.

According to a 2012 global opinion poll, 45% of Tunisians view the U.S. favorably.^[1]

History

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The United States has very good relations with Tunisia, which date back more than 200 years. The United States has maintained official representation in

Relations later warmed, reflecting strong bilateral ties. The United States and Tunisia have an active schedule of joint military exercises. U.S. security assistance historically has played an important role in cementing relations. The U.S.-Tunisian Joint Military Commission meets annually to discuss military cooperation, Tunisia's defense modernization program, and other security matters.

The United States first provided economic and technical assistance to Tunisia under a bilateral agreement signed March 26, 1957. The

American private assistance has been provided since independence by foundations, religious groups, universities, and philanthropic organizations. The U.S. Government has supported Tunisia's efforts to attract foreign investment. The United States and Tunisia concluded a bilateral investment treaty in 1990 and an agreement to avoid

American firms seeking to invest in Tunisia and export to Tunisia can receive insurance and financing for their business through U.S. Government agencies, including the

As of February 2008, the principal U.S. Officials included: the Ambassador Robert F. Godec, Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Desjardins, Political/Economic Counselor Dorothy C. Shea, and Commercial Attaché Beth Mitchell. In June 2009, Gordon Gray III was named the next Ambassador to Tunisia from the United States, and served from August 2009 to July 2012.

The U.S. maintains an embassy in Tunis.

See also

• Foreign relations of Tunisia
• Foreign relations of the United States
• Treaty with Tunis (1797)

External links

• History of Tunisia - U.S. relations
• Embassy of U.S.A. - Tunis
• The Tunisian American Center

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.