A Tunisian-Cameroon economic forum kicked off in Yaoundé on October 27, 2026, bringing together around a dozen Tunisian businessmen and their Cameroonian counterparts. The event, organized by the Tunisian Export Promotion Centre (Cepex), focuses on sectors such as construction materials, equipment, building, and public works. The forum aims to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations.
Fakhri Amamri, interim chargé d'affaires at the Tunisian Embassy in Cameroon, who presided over the opening ceremony, emphasized that this forum offers a prime opportunity to promote exchanges between economic operators of both countries and explore new partnership and investment prospects. Adel Zitouni, head of the Tunisian Economic Representation, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Cameroon's significant infrastructure needs and Tunisia's expertise in this area.
Zitouni noted that Cameroon is Tunisia's third-largest economic partner in sub-Saharan Africa, after Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, which is why Tunisia has chosen to engage with Cameroon. He expressed his pleasure in seeking new partnerships, aiming to bring Tunisian expertise, know-how, and high-quality materials to Cameroon. The Tunisian delegation seeks to capitalize on the existing opportunities for Tunisian companies in Cameroon.
Christophe Paldou, Director General of Infrastructure Markets at the Ministry of Public Markets (Minmap), underscored the importance of this business meeting for Cameroon. He emphasized that the country can benefit from Tunisia's experience and expertise in infrastructure development. This forum provides a platform for both countries to discuss potential collaborations and investments.
The Cameroonian government has been actively seeking to boost economic growth through infrastructure development and partnerships with foreign companies. The country has significant needs in terms of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public buildings. Tunisian companies are well-positioned to provide expertise and materials for these projects.
According to the Tunisian Export Promotion Centre, the forum will facilitate B2B meetings between Tunisian and Cameroonian companies, enabling them to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations. The centre aims to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and increase trade volumes. This event marks a significant step in enhancing cooperation between Tunisia and Cameroon.
The economic forum is expected to yield concrete results, including potential partnerships and agreements between Tunisian and Cameroonian companies. Both countries are optimistic about the prospects of strengthened economic cooperation, which could lead to increased investments and job creation. The forum will contribute to the growth of economic relations between Cameroon and Tunisia.
Key points
- The Tunisian-Cameroon economic forum aims to promote exchanges between economic operators of both countries and explore new partnership and investment prospects.
- Cameroon has significant infrastructure needs, and Tunisia is well-positioned to provide expertise and materials for these projects.
- The forum is expected to yield concrete results, including potential partnerships and agreements between Tunisian and Cameroonian companies.
