Tunisia-Italy: Prime Minister Receives Antonio Tajani in Tunis

Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri welcomed Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani to Tunis on June 24, 2026. The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the Tunisia-Italy Economic Forum, with Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, also in attendance.

The discussions centered on enhancing the robust bilateral relationship between Tunisia and Italy. Both leaders explored avenues to deepen cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest, underscoring their shared desire to consolidate the strategic partnership between Tunis and Rome. This engagement highlights the ongoing intensification of political and economic exchanges between the two Mediterranean nations.

The Tunisia-Italy Economic Forum itself serves as a crucial platform, bringing together public officials and economic actors from both countries. Tunisian and Italian authorities emphasized the importance of sustained coordination and dialogue. Their aim is to foster joint projects and expand bilateral cooperation opportunities, particularly within strategic economic sectors, further solidifying their collaborative efforts.