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The EU is to start releasing money to Tunisia under a pact aimed at stemming irregular migration from the country, says the EU spokesperson, Ana Pisonero. "The Commission is today announcing 60 million euros in budget support for Tunisia," she says during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium. SOUNDBITE
The European Union and Tunisia sign a memorandum of understanding for a "strategic and comprehensive partnership" on irregular migration, economic development and renewable energy. The signing ceremony is attended by Tunisia's President Kais Saied, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. IMAGES
At a press conference with Tunisia's President Kais Saied, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the EU and Tunis have signed "the memorandum of understanding on a strategic and comprehensive partnership" covering economic and migration issues. Von der Leyen calls the deal "an investment in our shared prosperity, stability and in future generations." SOUNDBITE
UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas. "The ship has reached the shore," conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York, to loud and lengthy applause from delegates. SOUNDBITE
The United States and Iran are near to reaching an agreement over reviving the 2015 deal on limiting Tehran's nuclear weapons program, the State Department says. "We are close to a possible deal, but we're not there yet," said State Department spokesman Ned Price. "We do think the remaining issues can be bridged." SOUNDBITE
A group of 15 EU member states have agreed to take in 40,000 Afghan citizens for resettlement, Commissioner Ylva Johansson says after meeting interior ministers. Germany will accept the bulk of the new arrivals, with 25,000, with the Netherlands accepting 3,159, Spain and France 2,500, and other countries lower numbers, according to a document seen by AFP. SOUNDBITE
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