Washington, Dhu-AlQa'dah 10, 1432, Oct 8, 2011, SPA - President Barack Obama has welcomed Tunisia’s Prime Minister Baji Sbsa in the White House and said the United States is deeply encouraged by the progress that has been made in Tunisia in a short period of time. Obama spoke in the Oval Office Friday alongside Tunisian Prime Minster Beji Caid Essebsi. Tunisia will hold soon elections with voting set for October 23. --SPA 10:37 LOCAL TIME 07:37 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/932141