Tunisia is set to participate in the first edition of the Fizan conference, scheduled to take place in Sebha, Libya, from November 24 to 26. The Tunisian-African Business Council will be the guest of honor at this economic event. According to Anis Jaziri, head of the council, this participation aims to strengthen economic relations with Libya and open up new opportunities for Tunisian companies in the southern region of Libya. Sebha is considered a historical crossing point for trade towards sub-Saharan Africa.
The Fizan conference is an opportunity for Tunisia to explore new markets in Africa. The Tunisian-African Business Council views Sebha as a strategic location to connect Tunisia with sub-Saharan African markets, particularly in Niger, Mali, and Chad. The council expects to discover investment projects and opportunities that can pave the way for Tunisian companies to expand into African markets through Libya. This participation aligns with the council's efforts to promote trade and investment between Tunisia and Libya.
The conference will feature various projects in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, industry, trade, and logistics. These projects are expected to create partnerships between Tunisian and Libyan companies, enabling them to benefit from Libya's strategic location to develop trade and services towards African markets. The Tunisian-African Business Council believes that these projects will open up new avenues for Tunisian companies to explore.
Trade relations between Tunisia and Libya have been growing steadily. In 2025, the value of trade between the two countries reached approximately 2.892 billion dinars, representing an 11% increase compared to 2024. Tunisian exports to Libya amounted to around 2.469 billion dinars. The Libyan market is crucial for Tunisia's trade with Africa, as the country's exports to African countries reached 6.882 billion dinars in 2025.
The Tunisian-African Business Council aims to make cooperation with southern Libya part of a broader strategy to connect Tunisia with African markets through trade, investment, services, and logistics. This participation in the Fizan conference follows a series of economic activities organized or attended by the council in Libya, particularly in Tripoli and Misrata. The council seeks to promote Tunisian companies to Libyan economic actors and explore new partnership opportunities.
The Fizan conference is expected to provide a platform for Tunisian companies to network with Libyan business leaders and explore investment opportunities. This event is part of the council's efforts to support the growth of trade and investment between Tunisia and Libya. By participating in this conference, Tunisia aims to strengthen its economic ties with Libya and expand its presence in African markets.
The participation of the Tunisian-African Business Council in the Fizan conference reflects Tunisia's commitment to enhancing economic cooperation with Africa through Libya. With growing trade relations between Tunisia and Libya, this event is expected to create new opportunities for Tunisian companies to expand into African markets. The council's participation is seen as a strategic move to promote Tunisia's economic interests in the region.
Key points
- Tunisia to participate in Fizan conference in Libya to boost economic ties with Africa
- Trade relations between Tunisia and Libya have grown by 11% in 2025
- Tunisian-African Business Council aims to connect Tunisia with sub-Saharan African markets through Libya
