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TUNIS, July 13 (KUNA) -- The US Embassy in Tunisia said Saturday that no
decision has been made on loan guarantees to Tunis Tunisia in 2013.
A statement issued by the embassy said "in response to media reports
indicating the United States have agreed in principle on loan guarantees to
Tunisia in 2013, the issue still being discussed and the US hope discussion
with the Tunisian government continues on this regard.
"The US remains a committed partner to Tunisia in this critical time amid
the democratic transition period," the statement added.
The clarification by the US embassy came after local Tunisian media
reported a statement issued by the Tunisian Finance Ministry after a meeting
earlier between Tunisian Finance Minister Elyess Fakhfakh and US Ambassador
Jacob Walles.
According to the ministry's statement, Walles agreed in principle on behalf
of the US administration to continue partially with Tunisian loan guarantees
for 2013. (end)
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