MRS DE MARCO ENDS FOUR-DAY VISIT IN TUNISIA

Mrs Violet de Marco this week ended a short visit in Tunisia during which she was the guest of the Tunisian President's wife, Mme. Leila Ben Ali.

During the visit, Mrs de Marco and Mme. Ben Ali discussed several matters, including the experience of both countries in the field of social services and the contribution of women in society.

Mrs de Marco visited various social projects that the Tunisian government is currently undertaking. At the invitation of Mme. Ben Ali, Mrs de Marco visited the project of Sidi Achour, set up by the National Solidarity Fund for families in need. At Sidi Achour, Mrs de Marco was shown a multi-media presentation by the Tunisian Secretary of State responsible for the National Solidarity Fund, M. Bechir Majdoub.

Mrs de Marco spoke highly of President Ben Ali's proposal of establishing a World Solidarity Fund, a proposal received support at the United Nations General Assembly. Mrs de Marco also praised the establishment of the National Solidarity Fund and the Solidarity Bank which are aimed at accomplishing progress in the social sector in Tunisia.