Tunisia's ambassador to China, Adel Larbi, met with Liu Haixin, a minister in the Chinese Communist Party's external relations department, to explore ways to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, which took place on September 24, 2026, aimed to build on their strategic partnership and existing agreements. The two officials focused on promoting trade, investment, tourism, and academic cooperation.
The discussion centered on increasing commercial exchanges, investments, and tourism, as well as strengthening university and academic cooperation. This includes expanding the number of scholarships offered to Tunisian students and developing partnerships between universities and research centers in both countries. According to a statement, the meeting was part of efforts to enhance dialogue and consultation with Chinese officials.
Larbi's meeting with Liu Haixin occurred alongside a gathering with Arab ambassadors accredited to China. The Arab ambassadors, along with Larbi, engaged in an interactive session with the Chinese official to discuss strengthening Sino-Arab relations. The participants examined ways to enhance multilateral cooperation, including activating existing mechanisms and developing new approaches to increase effectiveness.
The discussions also covered preparations for upcoming events aimed at bolstering Sino-Arab cooperation, including the next summit of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum, scheduled to take place in China. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from Arab nations and China to address shared interests and concerns.
Strengthening economic ties with China is crucial for Tunisia, which has been seeking to boost its economy. The North African nation has been exploring partnerships with various countries to attract investment and promote trade. China's economic prowess and Tunisia's strategic location make them an attractive partnership.
The talks between Larbi and Liu Haixin reflect Tunisia's efforts to engage with China and other nations to promote cooperation and address common challenges. As Tunisia navigates its economic challenges, it is seeking collaborations that can help stimulate growth and development.
The meeting between Tunisia and China highlights the growing importance of South-South cooperation, where nations from the Global South collaborate to address shared interests and challenges. As the global economy evolves, such partnerships are likely to play a more significant role in shaping international relations and economic cooperation.
Key points
- Tunisia and China are exploring ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
- The two nations are promoting academic cooperation, including scholarships for Tunisian students.
- The talks are part of Tunisia's efforts to engage with China and other nations to promote cooperation and address common challenges.
