Ambassador Godec surrounded by Prime Minister Ghannouchi and State Minister Ben Dhia on the July 4 Reception (Embassy photo)

July 4, 2006 (Tunis) - The Crème de la Crème of Tunisia’s political, economic, educational and military spheres joined Ambassador Robert F. Godec to celebrate the 232nd Anniversary of the United States of America at a reception held in the Embassy gardens on July 3. This year’s reception was also attended by an honored American guest, Congresswoman Betty McCollum and her staff, who were conducting a three day visit to Tunisia. The Government of Tunisia delegation was  headed by Prime Minister Ghannouchi. Ministers Ben Abdallah (Foreign Affairs), Zenaidi (Public Health), and Tekkari (Justice and Human Rights), as well as by Mr. Abdelaziz Ben Dhia, Special Advisor to the President also attended.

In his welcoming speech, after the raising of flags and the singing of the American and Tunisian anthems, Ambassador Godec highlighted the excellent U.S.-Tunisian relationship, and shared his thoughts with the audience about this year’s U.S. elections where “Americans will underscore our commitment to the principles of Democracy and Freedom on which our nation is founded. Through our votes, Americans will once again renew the United States”. 

• Ambassador Godec hands out FLTA certificates (July 7)
• Rep. Betty McCollum visits the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage (July 7)
• U.S. Ambassador discusses United States-North Africa Relations at the Temimi Foundation (June 7)
• The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Competition deadline extended to July 31 (June 20)
• AFRICOM Commander’s Visit Highlights Strong U.S.-Tunisian Relations (May 30)
• JSTOR Database: An incredible New Resource Now Available at the Embassy's IRC (May 20)
• Tunis International Bookfair: Another Opportunity to Promote American Values (May 7)
• Statement of the President on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day (May 1)
• The “Use of ELT Online Resources” will be the theme of a presentation hosted by the American Center on May 7 (April 25)

• Launch of the Tunisian Alumni Community, a special section of the State Alumni website open exclusively to alumni from Tunisia! (April 20)