Economic Indicators Turn Green
According to Hatem Soussi, representative of the Agency for the Promotion of External Investment (FIPA), economic indicators are showing a positive trend. In an interview with the National Radio on Monday, May 18, 2026, Soussi revealed that foreign investments have surged by 18.6% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 838.6 million dinars (MD). This represents an additional injection of 133.3 MD, generating 3,500 additional jobs.
Targeting 4 Billion Dinars in Foreign Investments by End of 2026
Soussi, guest on the "Yawm Saïd" show on the National Radio, highlighted FIPA's ambition to reach 4 billion dinars in foreign investments by the end of 2026. He emphasized that Tunisia's positioning and the high qualifications of its workforce are major advantages that can attract international investments and encourage multinational companies already established in the country to expand their activities.
Attracting New Foreign Companies
"Tunisia has attracted 14 new foreign companies between January and March 2026," Soussi explained. He added that these figures are a strong and unprecedented signal, as foreign investments have shown a growth of 252.1 million euros for the first time in 16 years.
Investment Breakdown
Soussi noted that foreign investments are divided between portfolio investments linked to the stock exchange, which have increased by 4.2 million dinars, and direct foreign investments (IDE), which have reached 824.4 million dinars compared to 703.7 million dinars during the same period last year.
Diversifying Markets
While efforts are being made to diversify markets by opening up to Asia and the Americas, Soussi emphasized that the main current markets remain France, Italy, and Germany. He also highlighted that several foreign companies established in Tunisia have a strong employability capacity.
Simplifying Administrative Procedures
Soussi took the opportunity to remind investors of the main incentives available to them, while calling for the need to simplify and further lighten administrative procedures.
Launch of the National Investor Platform in June
Tunisia is counting on modernizing its business ecosystem to maintain this momentum, Soussi said, mentioning the official launch in June 2026 of the National Investor Platform, a crucial tool to lighten and digitalize administrative procedures.
Upcoming Events
Soussi also reviewed the activities and events planned to boost the investment climate in Tunisia. He announced that the country will host the "Tunisia Investment Forum" (TIF) on June 25-26, a business meeting that will showcase Tunisia's openness to global markets. Additionally, Tunisia will host the International Business Forum for the Aerospace and Spatial Sector in July, which Soussi described as a strategic showcase to position the country as a technological hub in the region.
