Tunisian ambassador: Japan is an important partner and that he would like to continue working to improve friendly relations between the two countries TOKYO: Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Hiroshi Takagi on Thursday held a luncheon with Tunisian Ambassador to Japan Mohamed Elloumi and exchanged views on ways to further enhance the strengthening of their relationship. He noted that relations were strengthened through the holding of TICAD8 in Tunisia last year, and with visits by dignitaries, bilateral dialogues, and cooperation in the international arena. Takagi also expressed his gratitude to the ambassador for his many years of dedication to the development of friendly relations between Japan and Tunisia. He added that he would like to further develop the relationship between the two countries. The ambassador stated that Japan is an important partner and that he would like to continue working to improve friendly relations between the two countries. • This article originally appeared on Arab News Japan