Tunisia will host the Mediterranean International Trade Forum on October 5-6, 2026, with the participation of officials and representatives from over 60 financial institutions, insurance companies, and economic institutions 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. The event aims to enhance partnerships between the financial and insurance sectors and the private sector to support trade and investment in the region. It also seeks to develop trade finance mechanisms, improve risk management, and facilitate cross-border payments.
According to Yassine Bousrouel, head of the organizing committee, the forum aims to keep pace with digital transformation and financial technologies, which will improve operational efficiency and reduce policy-related and fraud risks. The event will provide a platform for launching practical cooperation initiatives and formulating actionable recommendations among participants, 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 address trade finance, commercial and political risk management, cross-border payments, and governance and compliance requirements. The program also features business meetings and bilateral discussions to facilitate partnerships and sign cooperation agreements.
A specialized exhibition will accompany 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 and enhancing the role of financial institutions and insurance companies in securing transactions.
The Mediterranean International Trade Forum seeks to create a platform for cooperation and formulate recommendations for implementation. The event will provide opportunities for new businesses and cooperation between Mediterranean and African markets. The forum's organizers expect it to contribute to the growth of trade and investment in the region.
The participation of over 60 financial and economic institutions from several countries is expected to make the forum a significant event in the region. The event's focus on digital transformation, financial technologies, and risk management reflects the evolving needs of the financial and insurance sectors. The forum's recommendations are expected to support the development of trade and investment in the Mediterranean region.
Key points
- The Mediterranean International Trade Forum will focus on trade finance, risk management, and digital transformation.
- The event aims to enhance partnerships between the financial and insurance sectors and the private sector.
- The forum is expected to conclude with a set of recommendations aimed at boosting trade in the Mediterranean region.
