Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Moncef Boukthir and France's Ambassador in Tunis Anne Guéguen had a meeting on Tuesday during which they pointed to the need to foster cooperation between both countries in the higher education field. The main joint projects in the higher education field were also discussed, reads a ministry press release. The two officials commended in this regard, the level of Tunisian-French cooperation in scientific research field, which is characterised by numerous academic activities at the bilateral and multi-partite levels. Preparations for the High-Level Cooperation Council between Tunisia and France, due to be held this year in Paris, were also reviewed. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse