; (B) strengthen and reform the security sector; (C) reduce corruption, implement economic reforms, promote trade and investment, and maintain important and meaningful labor protections; and (D) support increased border security by enhancing Tunisia’s capabilities to detect, identify, and interdict illicit trafficking of weapons through intensive training and equipment donation; (9) calls on the neighbors and partners of Tunisia to work cooperatively with the Government of Tunisia to counter terrorist threats, secure borders, and support the democratic transition of Tunisia; (10) reaffirms the national interest of the United States in continued democracy in Tunisia, including— (A) respect for the rule of law; (B) independent media; (C) a vibrant civil society; and (D) universal rights and freedoms, including equal rights for all citizens and freedom of speech; (11) affirms the national interest of the United States in Tunisia's economic prosperity and development, including through increased foreign direct investment, tourism, entrepreneurship, technical cooperation, and strengthened trade ties; (12) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Government to Tunisia, including a commitment to provide appropriate levels of assistance, in support of the ongoing transition of Tunisia to an inclusive, prosperous, and secure democracy; (13) recognizes important partnerships, including— (A) the U.S.-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue; (B) the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commission; (C) the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission; (D) the Tunisian American Enterprise Fund; and (E) international educational exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program and the Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program; (14) urges increased United States engagement and cooperation with the people and Government of Tunisia, including— (A) Tunisia's democratic institutions; (B) civil society; (C) schools and universities; (D) independent media; and (E) the private sector