A landmark economic pact worth over €100 million has been signed between Tunisia and Germany, setting the stage for a comprehensive overhaul of Tunisia’s industrial and environmental landscape.
The sweeping cooperation framework, inked in the Tunisian capital, outlines a multi-sector roadmap designed to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while accelerating the nation’s digital, environmental, and energy transitions. Beyond industrial support, the agreements specifically target regional development, vocational training, and large-scale job creation initiatives.
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, confirmed the milestone accord during a joint press conference alongside German Foreign Minister Jean Wadephul. The announcement comes as the two nations celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year, a milestone Nafti described as a cornerstone for deepening bilateral engagement.
Looking ahead, Minister Nafti revealed that supplementary agreements worth an estimated €40 million are already in the pipeline, with funds exclusively earmarked for investments in the burgeoning green economy sector.
Describing Wadephul’s official visit as a pivotal moment for the partnership, Nafti emphasized that the dialogue extends far beyond ceremonial diplomacy. The high-level talks are part of an ongoing strategic exchange involving top German officials, including the President of the Bundestag and the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, alongside key stakeholders from the business community and research institutions.
This week’s productive meeting serves as a direct follow-up to Nafti’s own working visit to Berlin last March, underscoring a mutual commitment to transforming political ties into tangible economic and social outcomes for both nations.
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