Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti met with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting provided an opportunity for both ministers to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Tunisia and Qatar. They emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation and exploring new areas of collaboration.

The two ministers highlighted the strong brotherly relations and cooperation between Tunisia and Qatar. They reviewed the progress of joint projects and programs agreed upon during previous meetings and aimed to establish a fruitful Tunisian-Qatari partnership. The ministers also discussed the situation of the Tunisian community residing in Qatar and the importance of continuing to support and integrate them into Qatari society.

During the meeting, Minister Nafti and Minister Al-Muraikhi explored opportunities to expand cooperation in various fields. They discussed ways to promote trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two countries. The ministers also emphasized the need to strengthen ties between the two nations and enhance their cooperation within international organizations.

The Tunisian Foreign Ministry issued a statement highlighting the significance of the meeting. The ministry emphasized that the talks between Minister Nafti and Minister Al-Muraikhi demonstrated the strong relations between Tunisia and Qatar. The statement also noted that the two ministers expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The meeting between Minister Nafti and Minister Al-Muraikhi took place on September 25, 2026. The two ministers also discussed regional and international issues of common interest. They emphasized the importance of coordination and cooperation between Tunisia and Qatar on these issues.

Tunisia and Qatar have a long history of cooperation and have signed several agreements in various fields. The two countries have collaborated on projects in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and education. The meeting between Minister Nafti and Minister Al-Muraikhi aimed to build on these existing ties and explore new opportunities for cooperation.

The strengthening of bilateral relations between Tunisia and Qatar is expected to have a positive impact on the two countries. The enhanced cooperation is likely to boost trade, investment, and economic growth between the two nations. The meeting between Minister Nafti and Minister Al-Muraikhi has set the stage for further high-level exchanges and cooperation between Tunisia and Qatar.

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  • Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti meets with Qatari counterpart Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.

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