Brussels, 20/01/2014 (Agence Europe) - The EU has reiterated its commitment to supporting Tunisia in its economic recovery efforts following more than two years of disorder and declining confidence. “The funds allocated to Tunisia in the framework of the neighbourhood policy for the period 2014-2020 will be announced in March”, Armelle Lidou, who is responsible for cooperation in European Union's delegation to Tunisia, announced on Saturday.
The country's media report that she anticipates an increase in the funds allocated to Tunisia, pointing out that, in 2013, financial support of €55 million was granted under the European programme Spring (Support for Partnership, Reforms and Inclusive Growth), which was launched in 2011. (FB/transl.fl)