TUNIS - European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton arrived in the Tunisian capital on Monday.

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During the visit, Ashton will meet with members of Tunisia's interim government, heads of political parties and civil society activists, according to the state-run TAP news agency.

On Feb 7, European parliament members promised long-term support for Tunisia and suggested the holding of a donors' conference to help the country achieve democratic transition.