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Tunisia seeks strengthened strategic partnership with Northern European countries
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Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired a working session on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with ambassadors from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The meeting reviewed relations between Tunisia and these Northern European countries, both bilaterally and as a regional bloc. The Minister emphasized Tunisia's desire to diversify its economic partners in Europe by engaging more with Nordic countries, recognized for their leadership in priority sectors such as sustainable development, green economy, modern technologies, governance, health, higher education, scientific research, and vocational training. Nafti highlighted the potential for complementarity and called for fully exploiting identified opportunities. He also stressed the importance of following up on the results of his tour in the region in April and June 2025, noting that discussions during that period provided concrete avenues for advancing cooperation. He renewed his invitation to his Nordic counterparts to visit Tunisia to continue consultations and translate opportunities into operational programs. The Minister underscored the need to prepare for the third edition of the Sustainable Business Forum between Tunisia and Nordic countries, scheduled for late 2026, with the aim of expanding its scope for tangible results. The ambassadors reaffirmed their countries' commitment to strengthening cooperation with Tunisia, noting a clear convergence in identifying common priorities. They praised Tunisia as a se
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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed met with the national football team, the Eagles of Carthage, at Carthage Palace on Sunday, June 7, 2026, ahead of their departure for the World Cup finals. He encouraged the players to represent Tunisia with pride and to strive for victory, emphasizing that the time for merely participating is over. President Saïed stressed that each player represents the nation and carries the national flag, urging them to show dedication and determination to defend the country's colors internationally. He stated that their mission extends beyond sports and called for a culture of performance and victory, asserting that the culture of defeat is worse than defeat itself. The President highlighted the importance of self-confidence and determination for success in sports and other fields. He also recalled significant moments in Tunisian sports history where athletes impressed the world with their commitment. While acknowledging the importance of results, President Saïed concluded that the ultimate goal is to make a lasting mark in Tunisian sports history.
Must ReadThe National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology INSAT in Tunisia announced that its IEEE RAS Student Chapter has been awarded the "Best IEEE RAS Student Chapter in the World" by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. This international recognition was presented at the 42nd IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2026 in Vienna, which gathered over 8,000 participants globally. This marks a historic first for Tunisia in student technological innovation and robotics. The award acknowledges years of commitment, innovation, and collective work by the student club, considered one of INSAT's most active. This distinction positions INSAT among global leaders in student activities related to robotics and automation. Key initiatives contributing to this recognition include the organization of the National Robotics Weekend NRW, an event that has grown to international stature, hosting experts, researchers, and industrialists from various countries for conferences, panels, and specialized workshops. The student club also participated in international robotics competitions like Eurobot and those organized by NXP. Additionally, the club organized the IEEE MENA Student and Young Professionals Congress, which brought together hundreds of participants from the Africa and Middle East region for training, technical workshops, and scientific exchanges. Four students represented INSAT in Vienna to receive the trophy on behalf of the IEEE RAS Student Chapter members a
The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency FIPA will host the 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum TIF on June 25-26, 2026, in Gammarth, under the theme "Tunisia, renewed dynamism, new opportunities." The forum, under the Ministry of Economy and Planning, aims to boost the country's attractiveness and foreign investment. A key highlight will be the official launch of a new digital investor platform designed to centralize administrative procedures and simplify processes for investors. The biennial event will showcase Tunisia's economic reforms and the priorities of its 2026-2030 national development plan, promoting its role in global value chains and as a gateway to African markets. Nearly a thousand participants are expected, with the African Development Bank as a partner. The opening ceremony will feature Samir Abdelhafidh, Samir Majoul, representatives from the African Continental Free Trade Area, and various African and Francophone economic figures, including Aliko Dangote and Jean-Lou Blachier. The first day will include the "Tunisia Investment Forum Awards 2026," recognizing foreign companies for their contributions to Tunisia's economic development, innovation, and job creation. The first plenary session, "Strengthening Tunisia's competitiveness: reforms and opportunities," will include Fethi Zouhair Nouri, UNCTAD representatives, and private sector leaders. The forum will also highlight major public projects, such as the future Aghlabides Medical City in Kairouan. A second plena