Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Maritime Fishing, Azzedine Ben Cheikh, has concluded the proceedings of the Agricultural Partnership Forum, held as part of the 16th edition of the International Agricultural Investment and Technology Fair "SIAT 2026". The forum was attended by Senegal's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock, Cheikh Oumar Ba, and his accompanying delegation.
The Minister emphasized the importance of developing agricultural investment and strengthening economic partnerships, considering them essential pillars for supporting food security and achieving sustainable development, particularly in light of increasing challenges related to climate change, water scarcity, and growing food needs. He also commended Senegal's participation, highlighting the depth of brotherly relations between the two countries and their shared desire to elevate economic and agricultural cooperation.
The meeting witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investments and the Arab Investment and Agricultural Development Organization. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in agricultural investment, intensify the exchange of information and expertise, and promote investment opportunities and projects in Tunisia and Arab countries.
The Agricultural Partnership Forum provided a platform for bilateral meetings between investors and economic actors, offering opportunities for direct communication, experience sharing, and identification of priority areas for cooperation. The Minister stressed the need to follow up on the outcomes of these meetings and continue coordination between relevant structures to convert proposed cooperation opportunities into actual partnerships and tangible investment projects.
The cooperation between the two parties will cover areas such as digital transformation, development of agricultural platforms, and exploration of suitable mechanisms for financing small and medium-sized agricultural projects. They will also exchange experiences and best practices in agricultural investment, supporting partnership opportunities and enhancing investment and development prospects in this vital sector.
The forum was attended by several investors, businessmen, and representatives of national and international institutions. The participants discussed ways to promote agricultural investment, enhance food security, and achieve sustainable development in the region. The event provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to network and explore potential partnerships.
Key aspects of the cooperation include promoting investment opportunities, exchanging expertise, and supporting the development of small and medium-sized agricultural projects. The partnership aims to strengthen economic ties between Tunisia and Arab countries, ultimately contributing to regional food security and sustainable development.
Key points
- Tunisia and the Arab Investment and Agricultural Development Organization have signed an MoU to enhance agricultural investment and promote economic cooperation.
- The partnership aims to support food security and achieve sustainable development in the region.
- The cooperation will cover areas such as digital transformation, development of agricultural platforms, and financing small and medium-sized agricultural projects.
