The Tunisian foreign minister, Tahar Seoud, has held talks in Jerusalem with his Israeli counterpart, David Levy.

It's the first time that such a high-ranking Tunisian official has visited Israel.

The two sides agreed to set up a committee to promote tourism and commercial links.

They were also expected to discuss diplomatic ties -- they agreed four years ago to set up interest sections in each other's countries.

Mr Seoud, however, said Tunisia's relations with Israel were progressing slowly -- like the Middle East peace process.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service