Tunisia: Minister of Economy Meets with CEO of German Group PRETTL
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Samir Abdel Hafidh, met with Mr. Rolf PRETTL, CEO of the German group PRETTL, which specializes primarily in the manufacturing of automotive cables. Mr. PRETTL is currently visiting Tunisia, accompanied by a number of his associates.
During the meeting, Mr. Rolf PRETTL discussed the group's activities, its international presence, and its plans for further development. The discussion also touched on the progress made towards establishing an industrial unit in Tunisia, which is expected to create around 500 jobs in the coming months.
Mr. PRETTL expressed his satisfaction with the preparatory work for launching the project in Tunisia, highlighting the investment climate and the various advantages available, particularly the strategic geographical location and the highly skilled workforce. He emphasized that these factors have reinforced the group's confidence in choosing Tunisia as a promising destination for investment and business expansion.
For his part, Minister Samir Abdel Hafidh welcomed PRETTL Group's decision to invest in Tunisia, stressing that the expansion will help meet supply demands, particularly in the European and American markets.
The minister also reaffirmed the readiness of the ministry, along with the relevant investment bodies and institutions, to provide the necessary support and facilitation to ensure the company can launch its operations and production under the best conditions and within optimal timeframes.
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