The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the UAE, in cooperation with the Tunisian Federation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts, organized the "Emirati-Tunisian Economic Forum", at the headquarters of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In his speech delivered on his behalf by the Secretary-General of the Federation of Emirates Chambers, Humaid Mohammed Bin Salem, President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Abdullah Muhammad Al Mazrui, confirmed that “This meeting constitutes a new platform for creating effective partnerships that benefit the private sector and the economy of the two countries”, pointing to “the aspirations of the Emirates Chambers for the meeting to be a breakthrough towards broader horizons of bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the UAE and Tunisia, increasing the volume of trade exchange between the two brotherly countries, which amounted to about $318 million in 2020.”
He pointed out that "there are wide opportunities to advance economic, commercial and investment cooperation in many sectors, especially in the sectors of tourism, real estate, energy, construction, agriculture, industry, food industries, trade and services, advanced technology, communications, and infrastructure."
For his part, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Republic of Tunisia, Samir Said, indicated that "there are necessary reforms that Tunisia is working to implement in order to develop the economy, as Tunisia has human resources and scientific competencies in various disciplines, in addition to its distinguished geographical location and its proximity to European countries."
In turn, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, considered that "the forum constitutes a new addition in the distinguished bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, which have witnessed rapid development in all fields, especially since the UAE is one of the most important investors in Tunisia."
Source (Emirati Gulf Newspaper, Edited)
