William Hague starts 'reform tour' of Middle East
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has visited Tunisia as part of a tour of North African and Middle Eastern states affected by calls for political change.
After meeting interim Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi, he said there was an opportunity for political openness and economic development in the region.
Later he arrived in Jordan where he will meet King Abdullah II and discuss the recent events in Egypt and Tunisia.
08 Feb 2011
- From the section Middle East