Tunisian President, Beji Caid Essebsi praised Monday President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in a statement to Middle East News Agency (MENA), describing him as an "open minded". Essebsi stressed that he touched Al Sisi's sincere patriotism during their meeting, pointing out that both sides have agreed on several regional and international issues. The Tunisian president expressed his optimism that his visit to Egypt would boost the ties between the two countries.