Tunisia-Hichem Mechichi agrees with Sergey Lavrov to speed up Russian vaccine delivery

Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi spoke by phone on  Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to address means likely to develop relationships between the two nations and diversify them in order to serve common interests.

The two sides asserted the significance of intensifying efforts and productive cooperation, in particular, in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. They agreed to speed up the delivery times for the Sputnik V vaccine order, valued at one million doses. In addition, the PM welcomed the exceptional relationships between Tunisia and Russia in the political, economic and social fields.

He reiterated his desire to develop them. He likewise took the chance to address the situation of Tunisian students in Russia who were incapable to resume their studies due to restrictions associated with the health situation, emphasising the need to reach an urgent resolution to this situation.

For his part, the Russian Foreign Minister accentuated the need to develop the relations of economic partnership between the two countries, adding that his country plans to increase the number of tourists from this summer. , particularly since Tunisia has become the number one tourist destination for many Russians.