Tunisia and Egypt to sign technical cooperation deal in Cairo

Tunisia and Egypt are set to sign a memorandum of understanding concerning technical cooperation, with the agreement slated for signing in Cairo in early September. The announcement was made by Mohamed Blidi, the Director General of the Tunisian Agency for Technical Cooperation (ATCT), following a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to Tunis, Bassem Yahia Hassan.

This forthcoming agreement is designed to enhance the bilateral partnership between the two nations, operating within the framework of South-South and triangular cooperation. Both Tunisian and Egyptian officials have expressed a commitment to leveraging their successful experiences and mobilizing their respective networks to foster a collaboration focused on sustainable development.

The signing ceremony will take place on the sidelines of the 7th meeting of technical and international cooperation agencies from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries. This significant gathering is scheduled to be held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, from September 6th to 8th, 2026. The initiative aims to yield positive outcomes for both Tunisia and Egypt, reinforcing their shared development goals.