On September 29, 2026, Tunisian Minister of Equipment and Housing, Salah Zwari, held a working session with Austrian Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, Wolfgang Hattmansdorfer, to explore ways to develop cooperation between Tunisia and Austria in industry and energy. The session, held at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and identify new opportunities for partnership and investment.
The two ministers commended the current level of bilateral relations between Tunisia and Austria and discussed ways to enhance partnership in industry and energy. They also explored opportunities for cooperation in modern technologies, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean technologies. The Austrian minister expressed his country's interest in supporting partnerships between Tunisian and Austrian companies, particularly in areas of mutual interest in industry and energy.
Minister Zwari highlighted Tunisia's investment opportunities in various priority sectors, including efforts to improve the investment climate, develop the national industrial fabric, and enhance the competitiveness of Tunisian companies. He also emphasized the country's commitment to accelerating the transition to renewable energy and creating a favorable environment for new investment projects.
The Austrian minister emphasized his country's willingness to support economic and investment cooperation with Tunisia, encouraging joint initiatives and projects, particularly in industry and energy. The two ministers stressed the importance of continued coordination and communication between economic stakeholders from both countries to convert cooperation and investment opportunities into concrete projects with high added value.
The working session was attended by Tunisian Minister of State for Energy Transition, Wael Chouchane, and Austrian Ambassador to Tunisia, Stefan Fafrik, along with a high-level delegation of Austrian businessmen and investors. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both countries to strengthening economic ties and exploring new opportunities for cooperation.
The two-day event provided a platform for Tunisian and Austrian companies to network and discuss potential partnerships in various sectors. The Austrian delegation showed interest in Tunisia's expertise in the mining sector, with Minister Zwari recently emphasizing Tunisia's commitment to regional integration and value chain development in the sector.
The visit follows recent developments in Tunisia's energy and industry sectors, including the launch of the fourth edition of the International Salon for Energy Transition (SITE 2026), which brought together over 60 companies and 10 start-ups. The event highlighted Tunisia's growing focus on renewable energy and sustainable development, aligning with Austria's interests in clean technologies and energy efficiency.
Key points
- Tunisia and Austria are exploring cooperation in industry and energy, with a focus on investment opportunities and technological advancements.
- The two countries aim to strengthen bilateral relations and identify new opportunities for partnership and investment.
- The cooperation is expected to focus on modern technologies, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean technologies.
