Tunisia and the German state of Hesse have proposed organizing a joint economic forum and exchanging business delegations. The proposal was made during a meeting between Tunisian Ambassador to Berlin Wassef Shicha and Hesse's Minister for Federal and European and International Affairs, Manfred Pentz. The meeting aimed to explore cooperation opportunities between Tunisia and Hesse in various fields of mutual interest.

The meeting discussed ways to develop economic cooperation between Tunisia and Hesse, one of Germany's leading economic hubs, with a significant gross domestic product. The two sides also touched on the global economic and financial importance of Frankfurt, a city in Hesse, and its airport, which serves as a major international air transport hub, attracting over 60 million passengers annually.

The discussions also covered historical cooperation relations between the cities of Sfax and Marbourg, which have been twinned since 1971. The two sides agreed to contribute to further developing this twinning by coordinating with city officials and relevant parties. This cooperation aims to promote economic and cultural exchanges between the two cities.

The meeting comes as part of efforts to explore new avenues for cooperation between Tunisia and Hesse in economic, decentralization, and organized migration fields. This cooperation is expected to lead to mutually beneficial activities and initiatives for both sides. The two sides are seeking to strengthen their economic ties and promote investment opportunities.

The proposed joint economic forum and business exchanges aim to enhance economic cooperation and promote trade between Tunisia and Hesse. The forum is expected to bring together business leaders, investors, and officials from both sides to discuss investment opportunities and promote economic growth. This initiative is part of efforts to boost economic relations between Tunisia and Germany.

Tunisia and Germany have a long history of cooperation, and this initiative is expected to further strengthen their economic ties. The two sides are working to promote economic development and create new opportunities for businesses and investors. The proposed forum and business exchanges are expected to contribute to achieving these goals.

The meeting between the Tunisian ambassador and the Hesse minister reflects the commitment of both sides to promoting economic cooperation and strengthening their bilateral relations. The proposed initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on economic relations between Tunisia and Hesse, and to contribute to promoting economic growth and development in both regions.

Key points

  • Tunisia and Hesse propose joint economic forum and business exchanges to enhance economic cooperation.
  • The two sides aim to explore cooperation opportunities in various fields, including decentralization and organized migration.
  • The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen economic ties and promote investment opportunities between Tunisia and Germany.

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