President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia has conferred on the UAE's Ambassador to Tunis Salem Isa Al Qattam Al Zaabi, the 'First Class Order' of the Republic, in recognition of his dedicated efforts to strengthen solid fraternal relations between the two countries.

President Essebsi received the outgoing UAE ambassador, who paid a courtesy visit today to mark the end of his tenure in Tunisia.

During the meeting, Ambassador Al Zaabi conveyed to the Tunisian President greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

President Essebsi reciprocated the greetings to the UAE leaders, wishing the UAE and its people continuous progress and prosperity under their wise leadership.