Tunisian Minister of Trade Mohsen Hassan arrived here Wednesday on a several days' visit to the country.

During his visit, the Tunisian minister will take part in the Egyptian-Tunisian trade and industrial joint ministerial committee, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Hassan's visit to Egypt coincides with his participation in the 97th session of the Arab League Economic and Social Council.

Egyptian exports to Tunisia reached 160 million dollars, as of 2015.

Trade exchange between the two countries reached 234 million dollars in 2015, declining by 26% compared with 2014. (MENA)