Meeting Between Tunisia’s Minister of Industry, Mines & Energy and the U.S. Ambassador
Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
Location: Tunis
Participants
- Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy (Tunisia)
- Joey Hood, United States Ambassador to Tunisia
Key Topics Discussed
| Sector | Main Points |
|---|---|
| Industrial Cooperation | Strengthening Tunisian‑American collaboration in aerospace, electronics, mechanical engineering, and ceramics. |
| Exports & Agri‑Food | Promoting Tunisian packaged olive oil and other agri‑food products in the U.S. market; emphasizing the need to showcase the high quality of local goods to boost Tunisia’s international presence. |
| Energy & Mining | Expanding bilateral projects in renewable energy and mining. Plans include supporting investment and scientific research to leverage Tunisian expertise and U.S. technological know‑how. |
Official Statements
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Minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub highlighted the friendship and fruitful economic cooperation that have deepened over recent years through joint projects. She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to strengthen the partnership and to tap U.S. expertise for upcoming initiatives.
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Ambassador Joey Hood praised the skills of Tunisian engineers and technicians, expressing the United States’ willingness to increase investment in Tunisia. He confirmed the intent to pursue a sustainable, strategic cooperation moving forward.
Outlook
The meeting set the stage for a broader, multi‑sectoral alliance between Tunisia and the United States, targeting:
- Export growth for high‑value Tunisian products, especially olive oil.
- Joint development of renewable‑energy infrastructure and mining research.
- Enhanced investment pipelines that capitalize on Tunisian talent and American innovation.
Both parties left the discussion with a clear agenda to expand collaboration and strengthen economic ties in the years ahead.
