On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Tunisia's Minister of Communication Technologies, Sufian Al-Hamisi, held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the African Postal Union, Seifondu Chif Moyo, at the ministry's headquarters. The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance existing cooperation and partnership relations between Tunisia and the African Postal Union. The discussions focused on developing new projects and initiatives in training, capacity building, e-commerce, and digital financial services at the African level.
The meeting, attended by the President and General Manager of the Tunisian Post, Yassin Friia, and several ministry officials, emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and expertise exchange. This cooperation seeks to support the development of the postal sector and enhance its role in keeping pace with digital transformations, driving economic and social development at the African level. According to a ministry statement released on Thursday, the parties highlighted the need for unified efforts to achieve these goals.
The meeting coincided with the celebration of World Post Day, observed annually on October 9. This occasion provided an opportunity to underscore the depth of cooperation and partnership between Tunisia and the African Postal Union. The discussions also covered ways to promote and develop postal services, taking into account the rapid changes in the digital landscape and their impact on the postal industry.
Minister Al-Hamisi and Secretary-General Moyo explored potential areas of collaboration in the fields of digital transformation, postal modernization, and the development of e-commerce and digital financial services. These areas are crucial for the growth and development of the postal sector in Africa, enabling it to play a more significant role in the continent's economic and social development.
The African Postal Union, with its member countries, aims to promote cooperation, coordination, and integration among postal operators. The union also seeks to improve postal services, develop the postal industry, and enhance the role of postal operators in the economic and social development of their countries. Tunisia's participation in these efforts reflects its commitment to contributing to the development of the postal sector at the African level.
The meeting between Minister Al-Hamisi and Secretary-General Moyo demonstrated the commitment of both parties to strengthening cooperation and partnership between Tunisia and the African Postal Union. This cooperation is expected to have a positive impact on the development of the postal sector in Tunisia and across Africa, enabling it to better serve the needs of citizens and businesses.
The discussions also touched on the importance of investing in human capital and developing the skills of postal sector employees. This investment is crucial for the sector's growth and development, enabling it to keep pace with technological advancements and changing customer needs. By working together, Tunisia and the African Postal Union can achieve their goals and contribute to the development of the postal sector in Africa.
Key points
- Strengthening cooperation between Tunisia and the African Postal Union to develop the postal sector and enhance its role in driving economic and social development at the African level.
