Tunisia‑Italy Cooperation: Secretary of State Meets Italian Ambassador in Tunis
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2026
Key Participants
- Mohamed Ben Ayed – Secretary of State attached to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad (Tunisia)
- Alessandro Prunas – Ambassador of Italy to Tunisia
Overview
In line with the ongoing follow‑up of cooperation dossiers between Tunisia and Italy, Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed held a working session on Wednesday with Italian Ambassador Alessandro Prunas. According to the official press release, the two officials:
- Reviewed the current state and future prospects of the historic, privileged friendship and cooperation that bind the two nations.
- Exchanged views on pressing issues shaping the international agenda today.
A Positive Bilateral Momentum
Both sides praised the positive dynamics that have characterized Tunisia‑Italy relations in recent months. The statements underline the will of both governments to deepen ties at every level, guided by mutual respect and the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.
Strengthening Economic & Multilateral Cooperation
- Diversification & consolidation of economic and financial cooperation were highlighted as priorities.
- The diplomats reaffirmed the need to maintain coordination and concerted action within multilateral forums, especially the United Nations system.
The overarching goal is to support global peace and security while reinforcing collaborative and solidarity‑based approaches to tackle shared challenges.
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