Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum Opens in Tunis
The Head of Government, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, and Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, inaugurated the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum in Tunis on Thursday, as part of the 23rd session of the Tunisian-Algerian High Joint Commission.
Strengthening Strategic Partnership
On this occasion, the Head of Government emphasized that the decision by the leaders of the two countries to organize an economic forum dedicated to the sectors of industry, energy, and tourism "illustrates the common will to raise the strategic partnership between Tunisia and Algeria in these areas, considered essential levers for joint investment." She added that "the privileged bilateral relations between Tunisia and Algeria, as well as the common history of the two brotherly peoples, constitute a solid foundation for establishing new partnerships based on mutual interest and shared benefit, serving the two peoples and their aspirations."
International Strategic Partnerships
During the opening of the forum, which was attended by several ministers from both countries, as well as the President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA), Samir Majoul, and his Algerian counterpart, Kamel Moula, the Head of Government indicated that Tunisia intends to expand its strategic partnerships internationally, "based on mutual respect, equality, and shared interest, in order to serve the interests of its people and meet their expectations, while respecting its sovereignty and national choices."
New Economic Approach
"Tunisia has adopted an economic and social policy based on a new approach, fair and equitable, relying on a comprehensive national vision aimed at building a solid economy, reconciling social justice and economic growth, capable of resisting external fluctuations and endowed with high competitiveness," she declared.
Diversification of Production and Export
She also highlighted that the country is working to diversify its production and export structure, which now includes several high-value-added sectors, such as agricultural and food products, the automotive component industry, electrical, electronic, and mechanical products, services, technical textiles, as well as the green and circular economy.
Foreign Direct Investment
Regarding foreign direct investment, Zenzri indicated that it recorded a growth of over 21% during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, with significant progress in the execution of ongoing projects, particularly in the areas of transport, renewable energy, road infrastructure, and health. "This reinforces the image of Tunisia as an attractive destination for investment and confirms the relevance of national choices aimed at economic recovery and financial stability," she observed.
Attractive Investment Climate
For her, the choice of more than 4,000 companies with foreign participation to invest in Tunisia, as well as the creation of around 460,000 jobs, testifies to the seriousness of the structural reforms undertaken by the country. She added that the recent upward trend in foreign investment confirms the growing confidence enjoyed by Tunisia among its regional and international partners, as well as the shared will to strengthen cooperation and partnerships in several promising sectors.
Tunisia 2035 Economic Vision
"These efforts are part of the Tunisia 2035 economic vision, a new social contract aimed at achieving a comprehensive economic transformation and raising our country to the rank of competitive economies based on knowledge and innovation, while ensuring transparency in transactions, quality standards, and simplification of procedures governing economic activity in order to encourage investors," she mentioned.
Improving the Investment Climate
Finally, Zaafrani Zenzri assured that Tunisia is working to improve an attractive investment climate, both nationally and internationally, by offering significant financial and tax benefits and guaranteeing equal treatment between national and foreign investments. She indicated that efforts are being made to simplify administrative procedures in order to improve the business climate and remove obstacles for investors, considered "an essential partner of the State and a vector of wealth creation."
