Tunisia will host the Mediterranean International Trade Forum on October 5-6, 2026, with the participation of over 60 financial institutions and companies from Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Malta, Italy, Turkey, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. The forum is organized by the Libyan Banks Association and the Libyan Insurance Association, in collaboration with the Tunis Stock Exchange and the Tunisian Company for Foreign Trade Insurance (COTINAS).
The forum will focus on trade finance, risk management, digital transformation, cross-border payments, cybersecurity, and financial technology. Its main objective is to enhance partnerships between the financial and insurance sectors and the private sector to support trade and investment in the region. The forum also aims to develop trade finance mechanisms, improve risk management, and facilitate cross-border payments.
According to Yassine Bousrouel, head of the organizing committee, the forum seeks to keep pace with digital transformation and financial technologies, which will improve operational efficiency and reduce policy-related risks and fraud. The forum will also provide a platform for launching practical cooperation initiatives and drafting actionable recommendations to be implemented in 2027.
The forum's program includes interactive sessions led by international experts in the banking, insurance, and financial technology sectors. These sessions will cover trade finance, commercial and political risk management, cross-border payments, and governance and compliance requirements. The program also includes business meetings and bilateral discussions to facilitate partnerships and sign cooperation agreements.
A specialized exhibition will be held on the sidelines of the forum, bringing together players from the banking, insurance, and financial technology sectors. The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions in financing, risk management, and international payments. The forum is expected to conclude with a set of recommendations aimed at boosting trade in the Mediterranean region.
The recommendations will focus on enhancing the role of financial institutions and insurance companies in securing transactions, which will help support the confidence of economic operators and establish sustainable partnerships. The forum is a significant initiative to promote economic cooperation and trade in the Mediterranean region.
The event is expected to provide a platform for participants to network, share experiences, and explore new business opportunities. It will also contribute to the development of trade finance mechanisms and risk management strategies in the region. The forum's outcomes are expected to have a positive impact on the economic development of the Mediterranean region.
Key points
- The Mediterranean International Trade Forum will focus on trade finance, risk management, and digital transformation.
- The forum aims to enhance partnerships between the financial and insurance sectors and the private sector to support trade and investment in the region.
- The event is expected to conclude with a set of recommendations aimed at boosting trade in the Mediterranean region.
