Awwal 09, 1432, Feb 12, 2011, SPA -- Tunisian Defense Minister Abdul-Karim Al-Zubaidi met here yesterday with U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Gordon Gray and discussed with him issues relating to bilateral relations and the latest developments in Tunisia. The U.S. ambassador pledged his country's support to Tunisia in the upcoming stage and commended the role played by the Tunisian army to protect the achievements realized by Tunisia, restore its security, maintain the safety of citizens and ensure the protection of public and private property, according to a report of the Tunisian Press Agency.