On Friday, September 25, 2026, Tunisia's Minister of Energy Transition, Wail Chouchane, met with a delegation from the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to enhance economic partnership with the agency and explore available investment opportunities, particularly in energy, hydrocarbons, renewable energy, and mining.
The DFC delegation, led by Project Development Manager Susan Woj and Deputy Associate General Counsel Kate Laniestein, was warmly received by Minister Chouchane. According to a ministry statement, the two parties emphasized the importance of supporting international partnerships in strategic sectors. They also agreed to continue consultations and coordination to establish new projects and create favorable conditions for developing economic and investment cooperation.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Omar Bouzouada, CEO of the Gafsa Phosphate Company and the Tunisian Chemical Complex, Mohamed Ben Salem, General Director of the Mining Office and head of the General Mining Administration, and several ministry and Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company officials. The DFC, established in 2019 and granted expanded powers in 2025, is the US government's international investment arm.
The DFC works to mobilize private capital to support US foreign policy, economic development, and economic growth for US allies and partners. According to its official website, the institution aims to foster sustainable economic development and promote US interests abroad. The meeting with Minister Chouchane's team reflects the Tunisian government's efforts to strengthen partnerships with international institutions and attract investment in strategic sectors.
The energy and mining sectors are crucial to Tunisia's economic development, and the government is keen to explore new investment opportunities. The meeting with the DFC delegation follows a series of similar meetings with other international institutions, including the World Bank. On September 25, 2026, the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development reaffirmed its readiness to support projects led by Tunisia's Ministry of Higher Education.
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The meeting between Minister Chouchane and the DFC delegation highlights Tunisia's commitment to developing its energy sector and attracting foreign investment. Key areas of discussion included investment opportunities in renewable energy, hydrocarbons, and mining. The two parties agreed to continue consultations to establish new projects and promote economic cooperation.
Key points
- Tunisia's Minister of Energy Transition, Wail Chouchane, met with a US Development Finance Corporation delegation to discuss investment opportunities in energy and mining.
- The meeting aimed to enhance economic partnership and explore available investment opportunities in strategic sectors.
- The DFC, established in 2019, is the US government's international investment arm, working to mobilize private capital to support US foreign policy and economic development.
