U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Tunisia's President Beji Caid Essebsi in the Oval Office after their meeting at the White House in Washington May 21, 2015. (Reuters)

Obama says to designate Tunisia a major non-NATO ally

The United States will provide short-term aid so Tunisia can complete economic reforms

Reuters, Washington

Published: 21 May ,2015: 12:00 AM GST Updated: 20 May ,2020: 10:47 AM GST

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U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday that he plans to designate Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, recognizing the country's democratic progress after the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.

After a meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, where the leaders discussed instability in Libya and the region, Obama said the United States will provide short-term aid so Tunisia can complete economic reforms.

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