Tunisia's Minister of Equipment, Housing, and Industry, Salah Zwari, met with a high-level delegation from the World Bank on Wednesday to discuss the implementation of several strategic projects in the energy, renewable energy, and mining sectors. The meeting, held at the Ministry's headquarters, focused on reviewing progress on key projects, including the ELMED electricity interconnection project between Tunisia and Italy.
The meeting also covered the project to strengthen the national electricity grid in the south-north region between Skhira and Kandar, as well as the phosphate hydraulic transport project. These projects aim to improve the country's energy infrastructure, increase efficiency, and promote investment in renewable energy. The discussion also touched on ways to enhance cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank in supporting projects that develop infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector.
The World Bank delegation was led by Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, Regional Director for the Maghreb and Malta, and Ary Naim, Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The meeting was also attended by Wail Shoushan, Secretary of State for Energy Transition, and several senior officials from the Ministries of Equipment and Industry.
The two sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and cooperation to drive joint projects forward and support Tunisia's energy transition and economic development. The projects discussed are expected to contribute to the country's economic growth, improve its energy security, and promote sustainable development.
The ELMED project, which aims to establish an electricity interconnection between Tunisia and Italy, is a key initiative to enhance the country's energy cooperation with Europe. The project is expected to increase Tunisia's electricity export capacity and improve the stability of the national grid.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of investing in renewable energy to meet Tunisia's growing energy demands and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The country's renewable energy sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with several projects launched to promote solar and wind energy.
The discussion between the Tunisian Minister of Equipment and the World Bank delegation reflects the country's efforts to strengthen its partnerships with international institutions and promote sustainable development. The implementation of these strategic projects is expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's economy and energy sector.
Key points
- The meeting between Tunisia's Minister of Equipment and the World Bank delegation focused on reviewing progress on key energy and mining projects.
- The projects discussed aim to improve Tunisia's energy infrastructure, increase efficiency, and promote investment in renewable energy.
- The two sides emphasized the importance of continued cooperation to drive joint projects forward and support Tunisia's energy transition and economic development.
