India and Tunisia last night signed Memoranda of Understanding for co-operation in Information Technology and promotion of traditional handicrafts. The MoUs were signed after the delegation level talks between the two countries in the presence of Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid in Tunis. In a joint press statement after the talks, Mr Ansari said, the entire gamut of bilateral as well global issues were discussed during the talks. He said, the discussion on bilateral ties focused on economic partnership and adding new areas of collaboration in IT and education.<br/><br/>The Vice President said, the two sides also decided to enhance co-operation in counter terrorism. Mr Ansari also appreciated Tunisia's support to India's candidature to the expanded United Nations Security Council. He also invited 350 Tunisian citizens to India for training in different institutes over the next five years.<br/><br/>The Vice President is scheduled to call on President Beji Caid El Sebsi today and meet several other leaders. He will also deliver a lecture at the Al Dhiyafa University. Mr Ansari will return home on Saturday.