Tunisia and DRC Strengthen Cooperation on Employment and Vocational Training
In the framework of strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnership in the fields of employment and vocational training, Tunisian Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Choued, received on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, Irene Esambo Diata, Minister Delegate in charge of Persons with Disabilities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), along with her accompanying delegation.
The meeting took place in the presence of the DRC Ambassador to Tunisia, several general directors and officials of the ministry, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
The meeting allowed for a review of Tunisia's experience in the field of inclusion of people with disabilities. This approach is based on the development of adapted vocational training programs, improving their employability, integrating them into the labor market, and accompanying them in entrepreneurship through facilitated access to financing.
In addition, specific events are organized to bring together training and employment services for this public, as well as direct recruitment sessions with economic enterprises, in accordance with the principles of social justice and equal opportunities.
On this occasion, Riadh Choued recalled that the Constitution of the Tunisian Republic stipulates that the State protects people with disabilities from any form of discrimination and takes all necessary measures to ensure their full inclusion in society. The objective is to consecrate a balanced socio-economic policy offering integration opportunities to all categories of job seekers, according to their specificities and needs, in order to achieve a global and inclusive development.
From her side, the Congolese Minister expressed her high appreciation for Tunisia's experience in the field of vocational training and employment of people with disabilities, showing her country's willingness to draw inspiration from it and benefit from Tunisian expertise in this area.
At the end of the meeting, the two parties agreed to work on strengthening the partnership between the two countries in this field and to take all necessary measures to concretize this orientation.
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