The Portuguese multinational BA Glass, a leading producer of glass packaging, has formalized its plans for a strategic investment in Tunisia. The announcement followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday between Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, and the group’s CEO, Tiago Moreira da Silva.
During the meeting, da Silva presented the company’s global activities, its international subsidiaries, and its ongoing modernization and development projects. Tunisia was selected as a strategic destination due to its geographic location and the availability of a qualified workforce. For BA Glass, this move aligns with its ambition to expand into new markets, particularly across the African continent, and to strengthen its access to key regional markets.
The planned investment is also expected to drive technology and skills transfer while contributing to local industrial development. “Tunisia offers a favourable combination of talent, infrastructure, and strategic location, making the country an ideal gateway to Africa,” stated Tiago Moreira da Silva. The company plans to launch its integration phase on Tunisian soil in the first quarter of 2026, solidifying its long-term growth strategy.
Minister Samir Abdelhafidh underscored the importance of the alignment between the company’s objectives and national priorities, especially concerning job creation and export support. “The ministry and its specialized investment structures are mobilized to facilitate the company’s establishment and guarantee the start of its operations under the best conditions,” he affirmed.
The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) also voiced its strong support for the project. The agency highlighted the project’s coherence with the country’s development priorities and its potential to enhance Tunisia’s appeal to foreign investors. Jalel Tebib, FIPA’s Director General, noted, “This project reflects the confidence of international groups in the country’s economic stability and competitive strengths.”
TunisianMonitorOnline (NejiMed)
