Tunisia and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon removal projects. A meeting between Nacef Bakkari, Director-General of the National Agency for Energy Control, and Alessandro Brunone, Italian Ambassador to Tunisia, was held to discuss ways to expedite these projects, which are being supervised by the agency with Italian financing or partnership. The focus was on exploring opportunities for new projects and partnerships that would support the exchange of expertise, transfer of clean technologies, and innovative solutions.
The partnership between Tunisia and Italy is considered strategic, based on strong cooperation relations and shared interests. Both parties emphasized the importance of investing in this partnership, developing its mechanisms, and expanding its areas to launch high-value-added projects in priority areas. They also stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of cooperation agreements and transform partnership axes into concrete projects and achievements.
The meeting also explored ways to develop triangular cooperation, particularly with African countries, by leveraging Tunisian and Italian expertise and promoting knowledge sharing and experience exchange in energy transition and sustainable development. This cooperation aims to support Tunisia's position as an active partner in energy transition and sustainable development efforts.
The Italian Ambassador's visit to the National Agency for Energy Control was part of ongoing efforts to support and expand the Tunisian-Italian partnership, with a focus on projects with regional and African dimensions. The visit was attended by the head of the Economic and Commercial Office and the First Secretary of the Italian Embassy, as well as the Director of International Relations at the agency.
The discussions between Bakkari and Brunone highlighted the importance of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon removal projects in achieving sustainable development goals. These projects are expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy sources in Tunisia.
Tunisia has been working to enhance its energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The country aims to increase its renewable energy capacity and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Italian support has been crucial in this effort, with several cooperation agreements in place to promote sustainable development.
The agreement to accelerate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon removal projects reflects the strong commitment of Tunisia and Italy to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. The two countries are expected to continue their cooperation in this area, with a focus on achieving tangible results and promoting a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Key points
- Tunisia and Italy have agreed to accelerate projects on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon removal, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in sustainable development.
