Joint Tunisian-Indian Working Group Meeting on Trade and Investment Concludes in New Delhi

Second Meeting of Joint Tunisian-Indian Working Group on Trade and Investment Held in New Delhi

In a bid to strengthen economic ties and develop new joint investment projects, the second meeting of the joint Tunisian-Indian working group on trade and investment took place on May 11-12, 2026, in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to explore the prospects of bilateral cooperation and identify the key challenges related to the access of Tunisian products to the Indian market.

Discussions Focus on Tariffs and Market Access

During the meeting, discussions centered on the tariffs applied to certain high-value-added products, particularly olive oil and dates. The Tunisian delegation organized a tasting session to showcase several varieties of extra-virgin olive oil, highlighting the quality and competitiveness of Tunisian products on the international market.

Strengthening Economic Ties through Business Council

In parallel with the working group meeting, the Tunisian delegation held a meeting with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to explore ways to further dynamize economic relations between the two countries. The discussions focused on the creation of a joint Tunisian-Indian business council to structure and strengthen partnerships between economic operators.

Visit to Special Economic Zone

The Tunisian delegation also conducted a working visit to a special economic zone to gain insights into cutting-edge industries, particularly in the textile sector.

Common Commitment to Economic Cooperation

According to the meeting's conclusions, this initiative reflects the common will of Tunisia and India to transform existing economic potential into concrete cooperation projects, improve the competitiveness of Tunisian exports, and strengthen economic relations to the benefit of both friendly countries.