UN General Assembly
2002

strategic choice and we have continuously worked to consolidate it and to remove obstacles that have impeded its progress. We hope that joint Maghreb action will lead to greater integration among the countries of the Union. On the regional level, Tunisia is working to deepen its relations of cooperation and partnership in the Euro- Mediterranean region. We welcome the reactivation of the “Five plus Five” forum, which will lead to greater opportunities to promote dialogue, cooperation and solidarity between the two shores of the Mediterranean and will strengthen elements of peace, stability, and development. In this manner, relations may develop among countries of this forum in a spirit of mutual respect, while preserving the interest of all parties. Tunisia will work on this basis and do everything it can to guarantee the success of the “Five plus Five” summit, which we will be hosting in 2003. The considerable technological advances witnessed today definitely have an impact on international economic recovery. Mindful of the importance of this issue, Tunisia was one of the first