Tunisian minister of religious affairs and head of the Tunisian Hajj mission Abu Bakr al-Akhzouri has highlighted the existing fraternal relations between the Kingdom and Tunisia. In a statement to SPA, he said the existing strong relations between the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Tunisian President Zine-al-abdine bin Ali have positively contributed to further cementing Saudi-Tunisian relations in all domains. The Tunisian minister lauded the facilities and services being extended by the Saudi Government to the pilgrims. He noted that 66 guides in addition to a number of female guides will accompany the Tunisian pilgrims to help them in performing their Hajj rituals. The minister urged the Tunisian pilgrims to adhere to the regulations set by the Saudi Government to enable the pilgrims perform their rituals in comfort and ease.
