United States has permitted major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)
status to Tunisia. With this Tunisia became the 16th country to become a MNNA
of US. This decision was taken by US to support for Tunisia’s decision to join
the world’s democracies. Decision in this regard was taken by US State
Department. Background In May 2015, US President Barck Obama had declared
Tunisia as its non-NATO ally while hosting his Tunisian counterpart Beji Caid
Essebsi at the White House. US is hoping to strengthen democracy in Tunisia
especially after Beji Caid Essebsi became the first democratically elected
President in 60-year history of Tunisia. Comment By granting the MNNA status, both
countries will enhance military cooperation between them. The strong relations sandwiched
between together democracies will help to maintain peace and security in
Tunisia as it was the birthplace of Arab Spring (Jasmine revolution) revolts
across the Middle East in 2011.
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