The Director-General of Tunisia's National Civil Protection Agency, Mohamed Rached Souissi, led a delegation on a working visit to Bucharest, Romania, from September 21 to 25. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Tunisia and Romania in civil protection and exchange experiences in emergency management. This trip follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries on February 19, 2025.
The visit included high-level meetings with Romanian officials and representatives of specialized structures at the headquarters of Romania's Emergency Situations Directorate (DSU). The meetings were attended by Tunisia's ambassador to Romania and included site visits to the Integrated Emergency Response Center and emergency situation inspection teams. These interactions provided opportunities for both sides to learn about each other's experiences and best practices in civil protection and emergency management.
The discussions focused on areas such as risk prevention, preparedness, disaster response, crisis management, rescue, and relief efforts. The Romanian experience in managing emergencies and responding to disasters was of particular interest to the Tunisian delegation. The two sides explored ways to enhance future cooperation, including the exchange of experts, training, and capacity building.
The working visit is part of Tunisia's efforts to develop its international relations and engage with global experiences in protecting lives, property, and the environment. By strengthening cooperation with Romania, Tunisia aims to improve its emergency response capabilities and enhance the preparedness of its civil protection units. This cooperation will contribute to better risk management and disaster response in Tunisia.
Romania's Emergency Situations Directorate (DSU) plays a crucial role in managing emergency situations and coordinating response efforts in Romania. The DSU's experience in responding to various types of disasters, including natural and man-made emergencies, was shared with the Tunisian delegation. Tunisia can benefit from Romania's expertise in areas such as emergency planning, response, and recovery.
The visit also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing common challenges related to emergency management and civil protection. Both Tunisia and Romania recognize the value of sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices in responding to emergencies and disasters. This cooperation will help build a stronger and more effective emergency response system in Tunisia.
The outcomes of this visit are expected to contribute to the development of Tunisia's civil protection capabilities and enhance its preparedness to respond to various emergencies and disasters. The agreement to strengthen cooperation with Romania marks a significant step towards achieving Tunisia's goals in emergency management and civil protection. The National Civil Protection Agency will continue to pursue international partnerships to improve its response capabilities.
Key points
- Tunisia and Romania agree to enhance cooperation in civil protection and emergency management.
- The visit aimed to exchange experiences and best practices in responding to emergencies and disasters.
- The cooperation will contribute to improving Tunisia's emergency response capabilities and preparedness.
