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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: PM highlights importance of expanding cooperation in RE and transport in meeting with EBRD President
Seville - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri during her meeting on Monday in Seville with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, expressed her desire to expand and diversify cooperation between Tunisia and the EBRD to include such promising sectors as renewable energy and transport, particularly in railways and water. Zenzri emphasised Tunisia's commitment to benefiting from the bank's technical expertise to support public institutions and enterprises and boost partnership, especially by providing financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For her part, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso reiterated the bank's commitment to continue supporting Tunisia in its reform efforts and in implementing priority projects. She also praised the climate of trust and the quality and pace of cooperation between the two parties. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: International Conference on Financing for Development opens in Seville
Seville - The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) officially opened Monday in Seville, Spain. The event seeks to reform financing at all levels, mainly by promoting the reform of the international financial architecture and removing obstacles to investment. A Tunisian delegation led by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri arrived on Sunday morning in the southern Spanish city to attend this four-day meeting (June 30-July 3). Minister of Finance Michket Slama Khaldi and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad and the Ministry of Economy and Planning are part of the delegation. Zenzri is participating in the FfD4 on behalf of President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed. The Premier will hold on the first day of the conference a series of bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Portugal Luis Montenegro, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Egypt's PM Mostafa Kamel Madbouly, Director-General of the International Organisation fort Migration Amy Pope, Algerian Premier Nadir Larbaoui and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud–Basso. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia and Saudi Fund for Development review cooperation prospects
Tunis – Boosting bilateral cooperation between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, along with financing several development projects, was the focus of a high-level meeting held Friday at the Government Palace in the Kasbah. The meeting brought together Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, accompanied by his delegation. The meetin was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh, and Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia, Abdelaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, according to a statement from the Prime Ministry. On this occasion, Tunisia and the SFD signed a financing agreement for the "Southern Oasis Hub" project in the governorate of Tataouine. Additional projects will be launched under the 2026–2030 Development Plan, which is based on a new bottom-up participatory approach, incorporating proposals from local, regional, and district councils, culminating in national-level planning. The two parties also discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation and explored funding opportunities for priority initiatives aligned with the 2026–2030 development agenda. Prime Minister Zaafrani Zenzri emphasized Tunisia's commitment to accelerating the implementation of all ongoing projects, particularly the "King Salman bin Abdulaziz" University Hospital in Kairouan. For his part, the SFD CEO welcomed the strong Tunisian-Saudi relations across various sectors, attributing the progress to the shared political will of both nations' leadership to deepen strategic cooperation. He reaffirmed the Fund's readiness to support Tunisia through a future cooperation programme aligned with the 2026–2030 Development Plan, particularly in key sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, renewable energy, digitization, advanced technologies, and agriculture. The meeting was also an opportunity to highlight the close fraternal ties between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of President Kaïs Saïed and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: PM arrives in Sevilla to take part in 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development
Sevilla – Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri arrived Sunday in Seville, Spain, to take part in the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled from June 30 to July 1, 2025. She was seen in at Sevilla International Airport by Tunisia's Ambassador to Spain, Fatma Omrani Chargui. The Prime Minister will participate in a series of panels addressing various economic issues and is also expected to hold talks with heads of state and government, as well as officials from international financial institutions and global groups. This fourth edition of the FfD conference aims to reform financing mechanisms at all levels, notably by advancing international financial architecture reform and tackling barriers to investment. FfD4 brings together a wide range of government leaders, international and regional organisations, financial and trade institutions, businesses, civil society, and the UN system to rethink how the world funds sustainable development. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Al Bawaba
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Tunisian President discusses progress of public facilities
Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri on Monday at Carthage Palace to review the progress of several public facilities. The President of the Republic reaffirmed that all those involved in the administration who fail to provide citizens with the required services in the best conditions, or fail to remove the obstacles encountered, will face legal responsibility, according to a statement issued by the Presidency. Also Read Kais Saied replaces Tunisian Finance Minister He further emphasised that any official suspected of prioritising interests other than those of the Tunisian people will be subject to disciplinary measures. If such actions constitute criminal offences, the official must be referred to judicial authorities for prosecution. The Head of State underscored the urgent need to address unemployment, stating, «Thousands await their rightful access to employment opportunities, and we must expedite their integration into the workforce.» He praised the patriotism and sincere determination of citizens eager to contribute to national development, contrasting them with those who view power as «spoils» or extensions of specific lobbies. Additionally, the President of the Republic discussed several draft laws and decrees slated for review in the upcoming Council of Ministers meeting. He stressed that the highest priority must be given to social stability, noting, «Stability can only be achieved through justice, and growth will only be genuine in an environment where workers' and employers' rights are balanced, and investment returns are distributed equitably for the benefit of all.»
