The Tunisian-German Economic Forum continued its second day in Essen, Germany, with three workshops focusing on priority areas of cooperation between Tunisia and Germany. The workshops covered employment, particularly skilled labor and university-industry partnerships, as well as healthcare, innovation, and technology transfer. These discussions aimed to strengthen economic ties and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
The first workshop emphasized the importance of integrating skilled labor into the workforce and fostering partnerships between universities and institutions. The second workshop focused on healthcare, examining potential cooperation in medical innovation, technology transfer, and market access. The third workshop explored prospects for cooperation in industry, modern technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
The workshops provided a platform for exchanging experiences and opinions, as well as identifying partnership opportunities between Tunisian and German stakeholders. Participants praised the forum for highlighting crucial topics and producing meaningful outcomes, emphasizing that it has opened up promising prospects for bilateral cooperation.
On the sidelines of the forum, a panel discussion was held on the success stories of Tunisian professionals from various generations and their career paths. Tunisian Ambassador to Germany, Wassef Shicha, stressed the significance of the forum in promoting cooperation and partnership between Tunisia and Germany.
The ambassador highlighted the vital role played by the Tunisian diaspora and expatriate professionals in supporting national development efforts and sharing their expertise. The forum was attended by representatives from public institutions, economic organizations, the private sector, and economic actors from both Tunisia and Germany.
The German-Tunisian Association for Family and Culture in Essen hosted a reception in honor of the participants, attended by Ambassador Shicha and Consul General in Düsseldorf, Mustafa Ziri. The event brought together participants, association representatives, and members of the Tunisian community.
The Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises, "Connect," participated in the forum with a delegation of Tunisian companies, aiming to explore partnership and investment opportunities between Tunisia and Germany. The forum was organized to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Germany.
Key points
- The Tunisian-German Economic Forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities between Tunisia and Germany.
- The forum focuses on priority areas such as employment, healthcare, innovation, and technology transfer.
- The event celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Germany, promoting mutual cooperation and development.
