The meeting represented “positive and constructive dialogue that reflects the strength of bilateral relations” DUBAI: Tunisia’s foreign minister discussed ways to rectify the democratic process in the country during a meeting with the chargée d"affaires at the US Embassy in Tunis on Monday. Othman Jerandi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, met with Natasha Franceschi, chargée d"affaires at the US Embassy, to step up consultations between the two countries, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported. The meeting represented “positive and constructive dialogue that reflects the strength of bilateral relations,” the Foreign Affairs Department said in a statement. Upcoming bilateral events, such as the Joint Military Commission, were also discussed at the meeting, according to the same statement. During the meeting, Jerandi welcomed the ties between the two countries, while Franceschi stressed the US’ keenness to develop partnerships with Tunisia in all sectors. Franceschi also presented America’s initiative to host the US-Africa Leaders Summit scheduled for Dec. 13-15 in Washington.