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Turkish and Tunisian Businesspeople Hold 150 Business Meetings in Tunisia
Approximately 150 business meetings were held between Turkish and Tunisian businesspeople in Tunisia. The main agenda of the meetings focused on Turkey's goal to increase exports to Tunisia and the growth in trade volume between the two countries.
In the capital of Tunisia, approximately 150 business meetings took place between Turkish and Tunisian businesspeople. The two-day program was organized as part of a large trade delegation aimed at strengthening economic and commercial relations.
19 companies from Turkey participated in the meetings. On the Tunisian side, around 30 representatives and companies were reported to have taken part.
Export target aims to increase to 2 billion dollars
Representatives from the Turkish side stated that Turkey's exports to Tunisia currently stand at about 1.2 billion dollars, with the goal of raising this to 2 billion dollars in the near future. A target range of 2.5 to 3 billion dollars was also mentioned for the total trade volume.
Turkish business representatives working with the Tunisian Chamber of Commerce emphasized that Tunisia should not be seen merely as a market of 12 million people. They described Tunisia as a strategic gateway to the African continent, a regional production platform, and a natural bridge between Europe and Africa.
Emphasis on investment and production from Tunisia
Tunisian economic representatives explained that economic relations between the two countries have significantly developed in recent years through official visits, sectoral contacts, and signed agreements. It was conveyed that the Tunisian Chamber of Commerce and Industry views its partnership with Turkey as a strategic priority.
Cooperation agreements with chambers of commerce in Istanbul and Antalya have established an institutional foundation among economic actors in both countries. This framework aims to open doors to deeper partnerships in investment, industry, technology, and production.
Trade volume reached 779 million dollars in the first five months of 2026
Speaking at the ceremony in Tunisia, Turkey's Ambassador to Tunisia stated that Africa is one of the priority regions in Turkey's export strategy, with Tunisia holding an important place in this context. The Ambassador noted that the trade volume between the two countries exceeded 1.6 billion dollars in 2025 and reached 779 million dollars in the first five months of 2026.
It was also reported that trade grew by approximately 7% compared to the same period last year. In recent years, mutual economic visits between Tunisia and Turkey have increased, with Turkish businesspeople and industrialists participating in economic activities in Tunisia.
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