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Tunisia to Host India Business Forum on August 20, 2026

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia will host the Tunisia-India Business Forum on August 20, 2026, in Tunis.
  • The forum aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, boost trade, and attract foreign investment.
  • Key sectors for discussion include pharmaceuticals, digital technologies, automotive components, green energy, agri-food, textiles, and audiovisual industries.

Tunis is set to become a hub for business relations between North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The Tunisia-India Business Forum, scheduled for August 20, 2026, in the capital, is co-organized by CONECT Internationale and the Confederation of Indian Industries.

This significant bilateral economic event aims to lay the groundwork for new industrial and financial collaborations. It receives direct support from the Indian Embassy in Tunis and the Confederation of Indian Industries. The shared objective is to inject new momentum into transnational trade flows and establish stable institutional foundations for foreign direct investment.

The forum's structure emphasizes immediate sectoral interconnection, featuring B2B matchmaking sessions and expert panels. Discussions will focus on high-value future industries such as pharmaceuticals, digital technologies, automotive components, and green energy infrastructure. The agri-food sector, particularly packaged olive oil and dates, along with textiles, audiovisual creation, and cinema, will also be prominent.

Tunisian investors are encouraged to register early to connect with the expected Indian delegation. This pragmatic approach seeks to dismantle trade barriers and foster long-term industrial alliances. The event is crucial for national companies aiming to diversify export markets into rapidly growing emerging economies.

The aim is to inject new momentum into transnational trade flows and establish stable institutional foundations for foreign direct investment.

โ€” OrganizersIn a statement detailing the forum's objectives.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.