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Tunis urges antiterror cooperation
Tunisia has called for more intense international cooperation against terrorism as the western Mediterranean Arab countries seek closer economic ties with Europe. "We need more coordination among the intelligence communities," said Tunisian Foreign Minister Habib Ben Yahia. "There is no line of demarcation between terrorism, the drug traffic and organized crime. All major issues interact."
| Ooooh! Is there an echo in here? |
Interviewed after a conference on the effect on Arab countries of the European Union's expansion next year, Mr. Ben Yahia also stressed the need for a "global strategy" to combat terrorism in Iraq. "We respect the United States' position on terrorism," he said. "The fight should be of a global nature. It is a challenge to all of us." The foreign minister also said, "Peace in Iraq should lead to the elimination of terrorism."
| Now all we've got to do is eliminate all the terrorists in Iraq. |
There is a "convergence of views between Tunisia and the United States, there is a partnership of views and ideas, which is a source of satisfaction," he said.
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-11-13 |
