Tunisia and Senegal have signed a new protocol agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and promoting trade between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the Centre for the Promotion of Exports, represented by its General Manager, Mourad Ben Hussein, and the Senegalese Agency for the Promotion of Exports, represented by its General Manager, Amadou Diallo. The signing ceremony took place on October 29, 2026, at the Dar El Source in Tunis.
The new protocol aims to establish a practical framework for cooperation between the two institutions, focusing on exploring markets, accompanying companies, and developing economic partnerships. The agreement prioritizes identifying partnership opportunities within priority value chains, particularly in the food industry, seafood, textiles, clothing, and manufacturing industries. It also aims to develop cross-border e-commerce and promote exportable products through digital platforms.
The protocol will enable the two institutions to provide proposals and recommendations to the governments of both countries to promote bilateral economic relations. This includes facilitating customs and regulatory procedures and transportation arrangements. A three-year action plan will be implemented, translated into annual programs, with designated contact points to oversee the practical follow-up and a technical committee to evaluate activities and prepare an annual report.
The agreement will be monitored through a three-year action plan, which will be translated into annual programs. The plan includes the appointment of contact points to oversee the practical follow-up and the establishment of a technical committee to evaluate activities and prepare an annual report. The report will cover commercial missions, participating companies, partnerships, studies, and market exploration initiatives.
The protocol is initially set for six years, renewable by implication, aiming to establish institutional cooperation focused on achieving results and contributing to better understanding of each other's markets. The agreement also seeks to diversify export destinations for companies and open up new trade opportunities. This move aligns with the prospects offered by African economic integration and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The signing of the protocol is part of a high-level Senegalese delegation's official visit to Tunisia, led by the General Secretary of the Senegalese Ministry of Industry and Trade. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral economic relations and promote trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement is expected to boost economic cooperation and create new opportunities for companies in both countries.
The new protocol agreement between Tunisia and Senegal is a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation and promoting trade between the two countries. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on the economies of both countries, creating new opportunities for companies and promoting economic growth.
Key points
- The protocol aims to establish a practical framework for cooperation between Tunisia and Senegal, focusing on exploring markets and developing economic partnerships.
- The agreement prioritizes identifying partnership opportunities within priority value chains, particularly in the food industry, seafood, textiles, and manufacturing industries.
- A three-year action plan will be implemented to monitor the agreement, translated into annual programs, with designated contact points and a technical committee to evaluate activities.
