The Tunisian President Kais Saied is visiting Libya to show support for the new interim government, that's part of a UN-backed attempt to bring unity and stability to the country.

It's the first visit by a Tunisian head of state since 2012.

Tunisia hosted talks last year between Libya's warring factions that helped prepare the way for the recent political breakthrough.

The unrest in Libya has had a negative impact on Tunisia's economy, as it was once a big market for farm produce, building materials and consumer goods.