Egypt and Tunisia have signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs) spanning multiple sectors, in a move designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen longstanding ties between the two North African nations.
President El-Sisi received Sarah Al-Zafrani and the accompanying delegation © Egypt Presidency
Egypt and Tunisia have signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs) spanning multiple sectors, in a move designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen longstanding ties between the two North African nations.
The agreements cover areas such as health, medical sciences, export development, social affairs, and support for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs).
Two executive programs for youth and sports (2026–2027) were also announced, alongside another program focusing on consumer protection and market oversight.
Diplomatic collaboration was also reinforced through an MoU between Egypt’s Institute for Diplomatic Studies and Tunisia’s International Diplomatic Academy, underlining Cairo and Tunis’s shared interest in expanding political and professional exchanges.
The ceremony concluded with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Tunisian counterpart Sarah Al-Zafrani signing the minutes of the 18th Egyptian–Tunisian Joint Higher Committee, reaffirming the partnership.
However, the agreements come at a time when Tunisia faces severe economic challenges. Ongoing political tensions have hampered decision-making and delayed crucial investments, leaving the country struggling to attract new funding and move forward with reforms.
Analysts note that while the MoUs highlight Tunisia’s intent to boost cooperation, the nation’s domestic instability continues to undermine its economic recovery, casting uncertainty on how quickly these agreements can be translated into tangible results.
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