APPLY NOW! THE SUSI FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2023 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Young Women Leaders. This intensive exchange opportunity will enhance participants’ knowledge of U.S. democratic principles and society, culture, values, and institutions, while developing their leadership skills in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges
APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT LEADERS ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2023 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders: Economic Empowerment Program. The SUSI on Economic Empowerment will enhance participants’ knowledge of U.S. history, government, institutions, society, and culture within the context of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges
American Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Request For Proposal Health Insurance RFP19TS8022-R-0001 The requirement is for the providing of health insurance services to the US Mission in Tunis, Tunisia. The anticipated performance is for a base period of twelve months and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. For complete details regarding this requirement go ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2023-2024 Apply Now! The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a fully funded exchange program that brings accomplished Tunisian scholars to the United States to conduct advanced research, lecture, or pursue combined lecturing and research at a U.S. university for a period ranging from three to ten months between September 2023 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Dr. Celeste Wallander and Tunisian Minister of National Defense Imed Memmiche for the 35th U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commission which took place September 27-28, 2022 at USAFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. The Joint Military Commission reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Tunisia bilateral defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 September, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Military Assistance
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) program is a MEPI initiative aiming at offering students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) a unique opportunity to pursue higher education and earn a master’s degree through leading American University with U.S. accreditation in the MENA region. TLG equips graduate students with professional experience needed to advance knowledge ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Leadership Program
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program (TLU) supports students in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by providing undergraduate level academic matriculation, civic education, and leadership development. TLU is a leadership-training program, partnering with leading U.S.-accredited universities in the MENA region to build a cadre of community, business, and national leaders who are civic-minded, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Leadership Program
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 21, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow leaders, in the last year, our world has experienced great upheaval: a growing crisis in food insecurity; record heat, floods, and droughts; COVID-19; inflation; and a brutal, needless war — a war chosen by one ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met today with Minister of Social Affairs Malek Zahi to discuss bilateral cooperation on a range of global issues, including Tunisia’s efforts to eliminate child labor. During the meeting, Chargée d’Affaires Franceschi also expressed the United States’ commitment to assisting vulnerable families hardest hit by Tunisia’s economic challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 September, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
Special Briefing with Ambassador Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs SPECIAL BRIEFING VIA TELEPHONE BARBARA LEAF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, provides a readout of her recent trip to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Iraq, including meetings and discussions about shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with members of the first Tunisian delegation to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting Foreign Direct Investment. During the Summit, these 13 entrepreneurs pitched their products to a panel of American investors to seek funding and access to U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit
During her trip to Tunisia, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs Kelli Seybolt met with Minister of Defense Imed Memmiche to discuss bilateral military cooperation and Tunisia’s vital role in maintaining regional stability and security. During the visit, Deputy Under Secretary Seybolt and Chargee d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with female Tunisian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials, News
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. Queen Elizabeth II led always with grace, an unwavering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 Together with the American people, I extend my deepest sympathies to His Majesty The King, the entire Royal Family, the people of the United Kingdom, and the peoples of the Commonwealth on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For more than 70 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the President of the Third Republic Party, Olfa Hamdi, to discuss political and economic developments in Tunisia. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi reiterated the importance of diverse voices in Tunisia’s political process and highlighted Embassy programming that supports entrepreneurs and young leaders to drive economic growth in Tunisia.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined the Minister of Vocational Training and Employment Nasreddine Nsibi to celebrate Education for Employment’s (EFE) 10th anniversary in Tunisia and the successful completion of an U.S. Embassy funded project to support job creation for young Tunisians from marginalized communities. Since 2012 the U.S. Embassy has provided more than $5 million ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 September, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi joined the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Tunisia to announce the launch of the U.S. Business Visa Program on August 31, 2022. Through this program, AmCham Tunisia members will be able to request expedited visa appointments for business travel to the United States. The U.S. Business Visa Program aims to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 September, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Doing Business in the U.S., Events, News, Visas
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 31, 2022 Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan from August 29 to September 4. Assistant Secretary Leaf is on travel to Tunisia from August 29-31 to meet senior government officials and leading Tunisian experts, including economic analysts, to hear their views on a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 September, 2022 | Topics: News
U.S. Embassy Tunis is accepting applications from secondary educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, and Ministry of Education officials) to participate in the 2023 summer SUSI program. Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) is an intensive post-graduate level academic program that provides foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 September, 2022 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Assistant Secretary Leaf met with Tunisian President Kais Saied where she underscored that the US-Tunisia partnership is strongest when there is a shared commitment to democracy and human rights. Assistant Secretary Leaf stressed the importance of achieving economic reforms that will lead to equal measures of prosperity for all Tunisians. Assistant Secretary Barbara Leaf met ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 August, 2022 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Rob Portman (R-OH), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and David Price (D-NC) led a congressional delegation on a visit to Tunisia on August 21-22. Members of the delegation met with President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace. They also met with representatives of Tunisian civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 August, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE As we approach the six-month mark of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal full-scale war against Ukraine, President Putin’s forces continue their assault, inflicting grievous harm on civilians and causing massive destruction of civilian infrastructure. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the people of Ukraine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Othman Jerandi August 12 to discuss the continued U.S.-Tunisia partnership on regional and global issues. The Chargée noted the importance of an inclusive and transparent reform process going forward, including via the adoption of an electoral law that facilitates the broadest possible participation in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 August, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Tunisia’s July 25 Referendum 07/28/2022 08:50 AM EDT Press release Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States strongly supports Tunisia’s democracy and the aspirations of the Tunisian people for a secure and prosperous future. Tunisia’s July 25 constitutional referendum was marked by low voter participation. We share the concerns expressed by many Tunisians ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price Press Briefing July 26, 2022 “We note the outcome that has been reported by the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) and civil society election observers. The referendum has been marked by low turnout. A broad range of Tunisia’s civil society, media, and political parties have expressed deep ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 July, 2022 | Topics: News
In Mahdia, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID Tunisia Mission Director Scott Dobberstein visited Skila Tendance, a handicraft company specializing in producing silk scarves, and VIPA, an agribusiness that processes and packages healthy snack foods. In the governorate of Mahdia alone, the U.S. Embassy has assisted over 700 small and medium-sized enterprises leading to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with Governor of Sousse Nebil Ferjani as part of her trip to the region. During the meeting, the Chargée discussed with the Governor U.S. programs throughout the region aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses to obtain grants and access to financing to support employment opportunities for youth and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
While in Sousse Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID Tunisia Mission Director Scott Dobberstein met with co-founders Wael Ben Lamine and Oussama Ghazel at Xpert-Meca, an innovative startup specializing in industrial machinery design, manufacturing, and maintenance and their team of young engineers. Thanks to U.S. Government support through USAID, the startup was able to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Moncef Boukthir celebrated the return of our Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) who spent an academic year in the United States. These 27 young leaders from across Tunisia shared with Minister Boukthir and Chargée Franceschi stories from their experience, where they gained ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 July, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault joined the Media and Youth Association (AMAJ) for the launch of the “Tourism Up” digital platform. With U.S. Embassy support, the project aims to help hotels and guest houses in Tozeur and Kebili attract more international visitors. “Tourism Up” is also providing in-depth customer service training for more ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 July, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with President of Afek Tounes Fadhel Abdelkafi to discuss recent political and economic developments in Tunisia. During the meeting, the Chargée reiterated the importance of Tunisia’s diverse voices in advancing Tunisia’s democratic process.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
MEPI Alum of the Month – Dhia Daly Embodying the ‘Good Pharmacist” approach After graduating from high school with distinction, Dhia enrolled in the Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir for a six-year degree. He soon realized that to be a “good pharmacist,” he had to do more than just memorize molecules, structures, and side effects, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 July, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited MONTAPI , a woman-owned carpet manufacturer in Beja led by CEO Jalila Jlouli and her team. Through USAID, the United States has helped Montapi, along with 1,488 other SMEs in Beja, to develop their online sales platforms and technical capabilities as part of our continued commitment to creating new ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited El Baraka, an agricultural and artisanal cooperative in Jendouba led by Mabrouka Athimni, a pioneer in distilling essential oils and floral waters. In addition to managing her business, Mabrouka volunteers her time to train other women artisans. Through our 15.6 million TND
ACEA Tunisia program, the U.S. is proud to support ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Jill and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims across the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. The Eid traditions and Hajj rituals that commemorate the devotion of Abraham and his son to God are an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith, and a reminder of the common roots of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 July, 2022 | Topics: Events, President of the United States
While in El Kef this week, Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited olive-wood workshop and factory Oliva Wood. CEO Bechir Ben Saied and his team took the Chargée on a tour to see how U.S. assistance, through USAID, has helped diversify the business’s products and expand the company’s access to international markets. Thanks to this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited the Mu-sicca Club of El Kef, one of
Tunisia88 Project music clubs in the governorate, where she attended another stellar performance showcasing Tunisia’s musical talent. We are proud of our continuous support to Tunisia88 which is giving more than 20,000 young Tunisians in all 24 governorates the opportunity to explore ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance
During her visit to El Kef, Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited the Ain Babbouch Agricultural Cooperative in Tejerouine where she met with founder, Lamia Cherni, and women artisan members of the cooperative to learn about their work in producing essential oils, floral waters, and dried herbs and how they contribute to Tunisia’s economy. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
In El Kef, youth are engaged and passionate about their community! A dynamic group of youth met with Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi during her visit to the Mohamed Gammoudi Youth Center that was renovated by USAID to serve as a multi-purpose space for dance, theater, sports, and photography clubs. Through USAID’s
Ma3an Tunisia program, we are proud ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the Governor of El Kef Mokhtar Nefzi as part of her trip to the region. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi and the Governor talked about U.S. Embassy programs in El Kef that provide assistance to over 400 small and medium-sized enterprises, offer employment and training opportunities for rural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi’s Independence Day Remarks Distinguished Ministers, Members of Parliament, friends from the diplomatic corps, esteemed guests, colleagues, and my fellow Americans. Aslema, bonsoir, and good evening Thank you all for joining us this evening in celebration of the 246th birthday of the United States of America. I am truly honored to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met yesterday with the Governor of Tunis Kamel Fekih. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi discussed with the Governor our continued partnership on U.S. programs aimed at providing employment and training opportunities to support Tunisia’s economic development and prosperity, especially in the tourism sector. The Chargée and the Governor also discussed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Our Public Affairs team was back on the road to meet with partners and to connect with Tunisian exchange alumni across the south! During our team’s trip to Gabes, Gafsa, Medenine, and Tozeur, we met with inspiring young Tunisians who participated in Embassy-supported programs in entrepreneurship, tech, and education throughout the region. We were pleased ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 June, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Foreign Assistance
One year ago, I had the great honor of signing legislation to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday—the first new federal holiday since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day nearly four decades ago. Juneteenth marks both the long, hard night of slavery and subjugation and a promise of a brighter morning to come. It is a day of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 June, 2022 | Topics: Events, President of the United States
Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited the Oudhna archaeological site to review our ongoing project to renovate the site’s ancient cisterns as part of the U.S.-funded Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. While at Oudhna, Chargée Franceschi engaged with the Tunisian Scouts who are actively preserving prominent cultural heritage sites across Tunisia, like Oudhna, by volunteering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 June, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Farouk Bouaskar to discuss the importance of the authority’s role in ensuring the transparency of the upcoming referendum and parliamentary elections. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting free and fair elections in Tunisia—a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Human Rights
Chargé d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined 50 women entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, among them 15 women from Tunisia for a virtual networking session. The entrepreneurs were selected as finalists in the U.S. Department of State- and Google-led Women Tech Founders Program. These talented entrepreneurs will access trainings by Google’s tech ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Events
This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss Russia’s brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will stand by Ukraine as it defends its democracy and support its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression. I informed President Zelenskyy that the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States
JUNE 14, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will visit the Middle East region from July 13-16 to reinforce the United States’ iron-clad commitment to Israel’s security and prosperity and attend a Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council plus Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan (known as the GCC+3). He will also meet with counterparts from across the region, to advance U.S. security, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with UNHCR Representative Hanan Hamdan, UN Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral, IOM Chief of Mission Azzouz Samri, and ICRC Head of Delegation Rania Machlab to discuss rising migrant and refugee populations in North Africa. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi underscored the U.S. commitment to finding immediate and long-term solutions to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
General Strike Announced on June 16 U.S. Embassy, Tunis, Tunisia Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Event: Due to an anticipated General Strike, the Department of State informs American Citizens in Tunisia to expect delays and disruptions to public services, especially public transportation, on Thursday, June 16. The Department of State reminds American Citizens in Tunisia to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with Minister of Interior Taoufik Charfeddine to discuss bilateral security cooperation as part of the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Security Action Strategy (JSAS). Chargée Franceschi underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law and respect for human rights as fundamental shared democratic values.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with National Salvation Front (NSF) leader Ahmed Nejib Chebbi to discuss the vision of the NSF for the future of Tunisia. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi underscored the importance of Tunisia’s diverse voices to ensuring a transparent political and economic reform process.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with Secretary General of the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) Noureddine Tabboubi to discuss the economic and social challenges facing Tunisia in the coming period. Chargée Franceschi reiterated the importance of including a diverse range of Tunisian voices to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and credible economic reform process.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
We are invested in Tunisia’s growth as an international tourist destination – and festivals are a dynamic component of cultural tourism! Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault met with Tunisian representatives from the Ministries of Tourism and Culture and the private sector who will be participating in the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival in Washington D.C. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 June, 2022 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi visited
Coopérative Lella Kmar الشركة التعاونية المركزية للا قمر البية , a 250-member women’s cooperative that cultivates and transforms traditional Tunisian grains into artisanal Tunisian food products. The Chargée met with founder Layla Mhimdi and her team to learn how USAID has helped the cooperative expand operations and increase production of semolina and couscous. The United States is committed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi hosted a group of young Tunisian environmentalists who represented Tunisia at the 2021 COP-26 environmental conference in Glasgow and are on their way to represent their country in this year’s COP-27 in Egypt. Tackling climate change is a priority for the United States. We are proud to see talented youth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, Events
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi joined the Minister of Social Affairs Malek Zahi and the Minister of Family, Women, Childhood and the Elderly Amel Moussa Belhaj to launch the Idmej project to support the inclusion of vulnerable communities. Through this $4 million grant, Idmej aims to help eliminate gender-based violence by supporting women’s shelters and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
tate Department Press Briefing June 2, 2022 Spokesperson Ned Price President Kais Saied’s June 1 decrees dismissing 57 judges and amending the rules governing the Provisional Supreme Judicial Council follow an alarming pattern of steps that have undermined Tunisia’s independent democratic institutions. We have consistently communicated to Tunisian officials the importance of checks and balances ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met this week with the Minister of Social Affairs Malek Zahi to discuss bilateral cooperation on ongoing assistance projects. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi underscored the U.S. commitment to advancing human rights, equality, and inclusion for all. The U.S. Embassy is currently partnering with the Ministry to implement the Supporting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News
TUNIS – On Memorial Day May 30, 2022, U.S. Embassy Tunisia Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. The MOU paves the way for the disinterment of the remains of unidentified American service men and women who gave their lives in the service of the United States during WWII’s North ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S. Embassy Tunisia Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi, U.S. Special Envoy and Ambassador to Libya Richard B. Norland, and Commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission Darrell Dorgan led a ceremony yesterday at the North Africa American Cemetery as part of U.S Embassy’s Memorial Day commemorations. On this special day, Americans honor and reflect upon ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
A congressional delegation led by Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) met yesterday with Minister of Defense Imed Memmiche to discuss ongoing joint military cooperation to address mutual security challenges in the region. The delegation, which included Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), and Rep. Ed Case (D-HI), underscored the strength of our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 May, 2022 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, U.S. & Tunisia
MEPI Alum of the Month – Allaeddine Rezgui A Passion to Serve the Community In case you are unable to do much after your day job and need inspiration, this month we chose an alum who juggles many responsibilities with great skill and passion. Allaeddine Rezgui is a jurist, conflict resolution trainer and civil society ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Admiral Robert Burke, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples joined Tunisian Minister of Defense Imed Memmiche and U.S. Embassy Chargée d’affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi for the opening ceremony of the 17th annual maritime exercise
PhoenixExpress 2022 in Tunisia. A congressional delegation led by Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) also attended the ceremony. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, News
Who doesn’t love Tunisian dates? Tunisia is the world’s largest exporter of dates thanks to companies like @JektisAgro in Zarzis. Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited founder Mohamed Tahar Jaziri and his team to see how U.S. assistance has helped diversify products and contributed to the creation of new jobs. To date, we’ve invested nearly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announces his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Amy L. Solomon, Nominee for Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice Milancy Harris, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Security & Intelligence, U.S. Department of Defense Joey ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Investing in innovative tech startups is key to Tunisia’s economic future! During her trip to Zarzis, Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi engaged with Tunisian tech experts at the Smart Center at Zarzis Park. Partner companies like Bimatech, Softifi, and Podyam, are just a few examples of the U.S. Embassy’s investments in Zarzis that have translated ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance
As part of her visit to Djerba, Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi enjoyed a toٍur of the handicraft village in Houmet Souk. Chargée Franceschi visited with talented local artisans and learned more about the role of the handicraft sector in supporting Tunisia’s economy. U.S. Embassy Tunisia is working closely with Tunisian artisans, through a 16 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
During her trip to Zarzis, Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi toured the commercial port, Gare Maritime Zarzis, where she highlighted the port’s potential as a critical gateway for Tunisia’s exports. She later stopped by Société El Bahhar, a commercial seafood company, and met with the founder, Ali Agrebi, a visionary who is contributing to Tunisia’s standing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi attended the opening ceremony of the Ghriba pilgrimage in Djerba yesterday, inaugurated by Prime Minister Najla Bouden. Djerba is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world dating back more than 2,500 years. This annual pilgrimage is a testament to Tunisia’s multicultural heritage and interfaith tolerance. “We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Events
While in Djerba, Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi visited
CoZi , the first coworking space in southern Tunisia, where she met with CEO Mohamed Ben Ghazi and a group of young Tunisian entrepreneurs, freelancers, and start-ups. The United States, through USAID, has helped Ghazi and his team expand CoZi as an incubation and acceleration hub for aspiring ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with health professionals at the Polyclinique Djerba Centre and delivered certificates for their participation in the U.S.-funded
Education For Employment program. To date, EFE has provided technical training and helped 671 young Tunisians secure employment opportunities from the interior regions of the country. The U.S. Embassy is proud to support Djerba’s private ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the Governor of Medenine, Said Ben Zayed, as part of her visit to the region. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi discussed with the Governor U.S. programs throughout the region aimed at providing employment and training opportunities in support of Tunisia’s economic development and prosperity. In Medenine, the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with Minister of Tourism Mohamed Moez Belhassine today to discuss the importance of Tunisia’s tourism and handicraft sectors in fostering sustainable economic growth in communities across Tunisia. Through USAID’s newly launched $50 million “Visit Tunisia” project, the U.S. government is partnering with Tunisia’s tourism sector to, create 15,000 new sustainable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Foreign Assistance, Travel & Tourism, USAID
Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert met with Tunisia’s Prime Minister Najla Bouden to reiterate U.S. support for the Tunisian people, underscore the importance of taking steps to strengthen democratic governance, and emphasize the need for inclusive political and economic reforms.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: News
Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert met with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy Samir Said to discuss strengthening the economy and food security challenges. She underscored the importance of economic reforms that shift the economy onto a sustainable track and provide opportunities for all Tunisians.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: News
Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert met with Tunisia’s FM Jerandi to discuss bilateral & regional issues, including the food security crisis caused by Putin’s war against Ukraine. She reiterated U.S. support for the Tunisian people and the need for a political & economic reform process representing diverse Tunisian voices.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: News
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: News
Acting Assistant Secretary Yael Lempert and Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi toured the Gourmandise factory in La Soukra with founder and CEO Radhia Kamoun, where they heard the remarkable story of how Radhia transformed her mother’s passion for Tunisian pastries into a renowned patisserie chain encompassing 26 stores and employing over 600 Tunisians, more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi hosted the Mayors of Tunis Souad Abderrahim, Carthage Hayet Bayoudh, and La Goulette Amel el-Ksir Limmam. “I was proud to meet today with these distinguished Tunisian women leaders who represent Tunisia’s commitment to public service and to fostering gender equality. We discussed the strong ties between our two countries and our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Media Note May 10, 2022 Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will travel to Marrakech, Morocco and Tunis, Tunisia from May 10-14. The Acting Assistant Secretary will accompany Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland at the Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi hosted an iftar at her residence for six distinguished TechWomen and TechGirls representing Tunisia’s future generation of leaders in STEM fields. These program participants gained mentorship experiences, developed their skills through workshops, and engaged with America’s most innovative tech professionals during their three-week programs in the United States. We are proud ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events | Tags: TecGirls, TecWomen
Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi joined the I-Watch team for the closing ceremony of the “Upstream Access to Information” project. Through 350 partnerships with municipalities and 24 associations across Tunisia, this U.S. government project funded through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) provided Tunisians with greater access to information and increased transparency. “Projects like “Upstream Access to Information” showcase the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
As Muslims in the United States and around the world conclude the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to all who are celebrating this joyous occasion. Eid marks the completion of a holy month dedicated to devotion and reflection, when families and communities come together to celebrate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 May, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States
State Department Press Briefing April 26, 2022 Spokesperson Ned Price The United States is deeply concerned by the Tunisian President’s decision to unilaterally restructure Tunisia’s Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE). A genuinely independent Election Authority is critical, given its constitutionally mandated role in Tunisia’s upcoming referendum and parliamentary elections. The United States has consistently ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2022 | Topics: News
Request For Quote PR10663317 – Medical Equipment Offers due date: May 13th, 2022 at 10am. The U.S Embassy in Tunis is seeking the purchase of Medical Equipment as per this
spreadsheet . Your Vat free quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope (financial bids along with the product data sheet) marked “Quotation Enclosed” to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: News
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State As we celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day, we are able to reflect on the past year as the period when we gained momentum in our global commitment to foster a healthier planet. This Administration has made the climate crisis a foreign policy priority by working to scale up ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Environment, Events, U.S. Secretary of State
Calling all stakeholders from the private sector, academia, civil society & affected communities: Help us improve the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct and promote economic, environmental, and social progress! Leading companies know high standards are good for business. So how can U.S. businesses promote respect for human rights and workers’ rights ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 15, 2022 The United States is deeply concerned by the violence in Jerusalem today on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount. We call on all sides to exercise restraint, avoid provocative actions and rhetoric, and preserve the historic status quo on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount. We urge Palestinian and Israeli ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 April, 2022 | Topics: News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 7, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: News
Ambassador Donald Blome met yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs Othman Jerandi to mark the end of his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia. Ambassador Blome expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome he received from the Tunisian government and people and thanked Minister Jerandi for the close bilateral cooperation on regional and international issues. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York April 5, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Let me also start by thanking UAE and Ambassador Nussebeh for her successful presidency during the month of March. Madam President, as you begin your Security Council presidency, I want to thank the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 April, 2022 | Topics: News | Tags: Ukraine
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Tunisian President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace to mark the end of his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia. During the meeting, Ambassador Blome said he was honored to represent the United States in Tunisia over the past three years, where he had the opportunity to enhance the historic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Prime Minister Najla Bouden to bid farewell at the end of his tour in Tunisia. During the meeting, Ambassador Blome said he was privileged to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia over the past three years and expressed appreciation for the warm welcome he received from the Tunisian government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan. For so many around the globe, including fellow Americans all across the country, this sacred month is a time for reflection and spiritual growth. Communities come together ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 April, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States
STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING March 31, 2022 Spokesperson Ned Price The United States is deeply concerned by the Tunisian President’s decision to unilaterally dissolve the parliament and reports that Tunisian authorities are considering legal measures against members of parliament. We have consistently communicated to Tunisian officials that any political reform process should be transparent and inclusive, and undertaken in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: News
Deputy Chief of Mission Natasha Franceschi joined the Minister of Vocational Training and Employment Nasreddine Nsibi at a graduation ceremony to celebrate 250 youth from Beja, Jendouba, Siliana, Gabes, Medenine, and Tataouine who successfully completed technical and soft skills training through
Education For Employment Tunisia and secured jobs with 23 different employers. The U.S. Embassy is proud to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Office of the Spokesperson Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Tunisia on March 23-27, where she underscored the importance of strengthening democracy in Tunisia and implementing an inclusive political and economic reform process, in coordination with political parties, unions, and civil society. Over the course of her visit, Under Secretary Zeya ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News
March 29, 2022–U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome and German Ambassador Peter Pruegel joined Minister of National Defense Imed Memmiche today at Remada Barracks to mark the completion of the second phase of the Tunisian Border Security Project (TBSP). The project aims to strengthen Tunisia’s border security capabilities to counter terrorism and cross-border smuggling threats. This project, valued at over USD100 million, was launched ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases
Op-ed by G7 and EU Ambassadors to Tunisia on the Russian War of Aggression against Ukraine Russia’s war against Ukraine is sowing death and destruction. The most vulnerable of Ukrainian civilians are suffering the direct consequences of Russian attacks on their cities. The political and economic fallout of this blatant aggression will be felt far ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 March, 2022 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2022 Madeleine Albright was a brilliant diplomat, a visionary leader, a courageous trailblazer, a dedicated mentor, and a great and good person who loved the United States deeply and devoted her life to serving it. She was also a wonderful friend to many, including me. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 March, 2022 | Topics: News
Request For Quote PR10607095: INL – COR – Kitchen Equipment Idir Prison Offers due date: April 6, 2022 at 10am. The U.S Embassy in Tunis is seeking the purchase of Kitchen Equipment for Idir Prison as per this
spreadsheet and
Scope of Work . Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope (financial bids along with the product data ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 March, 2022 | Topics: News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 21, 2022 Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Pakistan, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates from March 21 to March 30. Under Secretary Zeya will begin her trip in Islamabad where she will lead the U.S. delegation to the 48th ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 20, 2022 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people on the 66th anniversary of their nation’s independence and the 11th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution. The bonds between our two countries are based on shared values ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2022 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2022 The International Court of Justice today issued a significant ruling in Ukraine’s case against the Russian Federation under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The ruling clearly and unequivocally ordered Russia to immediately suspend the military operations Russia commenced last ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 March, 2022 | Topics: News
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we renew our commitment to supporting women’s economic and social empowerment. U.S. Embassy Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined Mayor of Tunis Souad Abderrahim and Governor Kamel Fekih to inaugurate two refurbished public spaces in the historic Medina funded by
USAID – US Agency for International Development as part of the Femme Medina program. Chargée d’Affaires Franceschi visited ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Foreign Assistance, USAID
February Alum of the Month – Malek Sebri – Student Leaders Program (2018) Empowering youth in rural areas is no longer a dream. Sharing Malek Sebri’s story not only inspires future MEPI Student Leaders Program applicants, but it is also a lesson in perseverance for all Tunisian youth. We invite you to dream while reading it. In a recent interview with the MEPI Coordinator, Malek shared “from a young age, I had always been passionate about education. I always wondered how my life would have been different if I had not had the chance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Request For Quote PR10597364 – INL – COR – Kitchen Equipment Nadhour Prison Offers due date: March 23rd, 2022 at 10am. The U.S Embassy in Tunis is seeking the purchase of Kitchen Equipments for Nadhour Prison as per this
spreadsheet and
Scope of Work . Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope (financial bids along with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: News
We are proud to support young entrepreneurs who are key to Tunisia’s economic future! Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault announced the six winners of the
Open Startup Tunisia (OST) pitching competition. In addition to joining a week-long immersion program at Columbia University, these emerging entrepreneurs will participate in the international Columbia Venture Competition where they ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Events, Foreign Assistance
At the end of his trip to Jendouba last week, Ambassador Donald Blome returned to
Borj Lella , a local restaurant and artisanal cheese producer where he met with owner Zied Ben Youssef to learn about how U.S. support helped this small business mitigate the pandemic’s economic impact. Through
USAID – US Agency for International Development support, Zied Ben Youssef has been able to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Fernana where he had the opportunity to meet with 10 young Tunisians who are members of the youth center in Jendouba. He also took a tour to see renovations funded through USAID’s MA3AN program. We are proud to support the aspirations of Jendouba’s youth by increasing access to recreational activities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, USAID
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Mounir Ennabli, the owner of Regia Pharma in Jendouba, a U.S.-supported business on the frontline of the pandemic as a medical gown and PPE manufacturer. Through USAID, the United States is helping Regia Pharma implement a training and programs leading to job creation and an increase in sales by 700,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Businesses like SMSA El Amen in Jendouba demonstrate the tremendous potential for growth and employment in Tunisia’s private sector, especially in the agricultural sector. During his trip, Ambassador Donald Blome met with the team at SMSA El Amen in recognition of the vital role the 320-member cooperative plays in Tunisia’s economy. Through USAID, the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Today, for the first time in 40 years, the United Nations Security Council convened an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace mechanism in response to Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and unconscionable war on Ukraine. This extraordinary move by the United Nations demonstrates the extent of global outrage at Russia’s horrific ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States
While in Tabarka this week Ambassador Blome had a great discussion with a group of Access alumni who shared their hopes and dreams for the future. Through the U.S. Embassy’s Access English Microscholarship program, students across Tunisia are improving their English as they develop leadership skills and learn the importance of civic engagement. Since 2004, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, English Language Learning, Events
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 1, 2022 High Commissioner Bachelet, Mr. President, fellow members, the United States is pleased to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council. More than at any other point in recent history, the principles at the heart of this Council’s work – and the entire United Nations – are being ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 March, 2022 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Blome traveled to Tabarka to visit the Professional Training Center for Fishing to see its new fishing simulator, which is the first of its kind in Tunisia. The simulator was purchased by the U.S. Embassy as part of the $5 million FARMER project, which is working with the Agency for Training and Agricultural Extension ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 28, 2022 In coordination with our allies and partners, the United States is taking further measures today against the Russian financial system in response to Russia’s continuing premeditated war against Ukraine. Unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we will continue to act ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 March, 2022 | Topics: News
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 27, 2022 Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: News
We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin’s war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and people of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people in their heroic efforts to resist Russia’s invasion. Russia’s war represents an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: News
United States Mission to the United Nations New York, New York February 25, 2022 Joint Statement Following a Vote on a UN Security Council Resolution on Russia’s Aggression Toward Ukraine The following is a joint statement as delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, on behalf of Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 26, 2022 Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and peace-loving nation. The United States and Ukraine have been partners since Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. After Russia invaded and partially occupied Ukraine in 2014, the United States intensified efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 25, 2022 The United States is inflicting unprecedented costs on President Putin and those around him for their brutal and unprovoked assault on the people of Ukraine. We are united with our allies and partners in our commitment to ensure the Russian government pays a severe ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
THE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity. This is a premeditated attack. Vladimir Putin has been planning this for months, as I’ve been — as we’ve been saying all along. He moved more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches
The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Op-Ed by Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Entrepreneurs Are Critical to Unlocking Economic Growth and Jobs Across Tunisia As I traveled around Tunisia the last three years, some of my most memorable interactions have been with entrepreneurs whose drive and passion for innovation is a constant reminder of the country’s tremendous potential. These Tunisians are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with the Tunisian Scouts to inspire youth to value and protect Tunisia’s rich cultural heritage! Today, Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Chairman of Tunisian Scouts, Mohamed Ali Khiari to launch the U.S. Embassy-funded Tourath project that will benefit Scouts across Tunisia. Through the Tourath project more than 70,000 Scouts will earn cultural heritage merit badges by volunteering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, News
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with UGTT Secretary General Noureddine Tabboubi to congratulate him on his reelection and discuss the economic challenges facing Tunisia. He underscored the importance of an inclusive reform process that includes unions, political parties and civil society.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Defense Imed Memmiche to discuss ongoing joint military cooperation and issues of mutual concern.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Ambassador Blome recently traveled to Haouria to meet with the team at Royal Plants, a small business that benefited from U.S. government assistance through USAID’s JOBS program. Royal Plants is doing its part to help Tunisia’s economy rebound and create new jobs by expanding production and improving the quality of seedlings sold to Tunisian farmers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Press Release February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022— U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the CEO of the Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB), Ahmed Rjiba, to launch a $35 million loan program to increase access to finance for Tunisian small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The program will expand and accelerate commercial lending to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases
USAID/Tunisia has become aware of fraudulent online links and sites that use our logo and name to offer the service of facilitating a USAID grant application for a fee. All such sites, organizations, and links are not authorized by USAID and are illegally using our logo and name to defraud individuals and businesses seeking USAID assistance. USAID, authorized partners, consultants, and intermediaries, do not ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 February, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, USAID
Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to join you tonight to officially kick-off the OSTX National Competition, organized jointly by Open Start-Up Tunisia and Columbia University in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. I’d like to acknowledge our partners including Houda Ghozzi, founder of Open Start-up Tunisia, Dario Vasquez representing Columbia University and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Ambassador Blome met with Minister of Communication Technologies Nizar Ben Neji. During the meeting, the Ambassador and the Minister discussed shared technology development priorities and areas for possible cooperation. Ambassador Blome highlighted the critical role of trusted vendors in helping Tunisia achieve its digital aspirations, particularly in the realm of 5G technology and secure information ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The Ambassadors of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union in Tunisia are deeply concerned about the announcement of the intention to unilaterally dissolve the Supreme Judicial Council whose mission is to ensure the sound functioning of the justice system and respect for its independence. A transparent, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING February 7, 2022 Spokesperson Ned Price The United States is deeply concerned by Tunisian President Saied’s calls to dissolve the Supreme Judicial Council, and the reported barring of employees from entering the Supreme Judicial Council. An independent judiciary is a core element of an effective and transparent democracy. It is essential ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Female entrepreneurs are driving economic growth and creating new job opportunities across Tunisia! That’s why Ambassador Donald Blome visited
Bahia cosmetic and Groupement La Mère des Villes in Kairouan to meet with entrepreneurs receiving support from the U.S government.
USAID – US Agency for International Development is helping more than 15,000 talented entrepreneurs increase sales, expand their markets and create sustainable employment opportunities in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Mr. Mohamed Moez Belhassine today at the Sbeitla archeological site in Kasserine to launch the $50 million Visit Tunisia project funded by the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Visit Tunisia is a five-year project designed to help Tunisia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
U.S. Ambassador Blome visited the Kasserine Pass Memorial today where he laid a wreath in honor of U.S. troops who lost their lives in 1943 at the Battle of Kasserine Pass. In mid-February 1943, German forces pressed into the American-held Kasserine Pass, sparking the first major engagement between the Allied and Axis forces in North Africa during World War II. Thanks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2022 | Topics: Events, Press Releases
Our first featured alum in 2022 is Ahmed Missaoui, a social and political activist who participated in the U.S. Embassy’s Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Ahmed is currently a municipal councilor in Sfax and President of the district of Sidi Mansour. Ahmed has worked on several youth engagement initiatives, such as the BuildUp Tunisia project, which built the capacity of young entrepreneurs, and the Tunisia Accountability and Political Participation project, which improved young people’s involvement in the Tunisian elections. Both projects were funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). The embassy admires his active participation and involvement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2022 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
More Tunisians will be protected from COVID-19 thanks to the United States’ delivery today of over 300,000 additional doses of Pfizer vaccines. Since July, the United States has proudly donated over 2.8 million vaccines to the Tunisian people. In addition to life saving vaccines, the U.S. government has provided Tunisia with more than $46 million in COVID-19 support, since March 2020. We remain committed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Interior Taoufik Charfeddine to discuss recent counterterrorism efforts and ongoing security cooperation projects reflecting the shared goal of developing an effective citizen-focused police force. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Minister of Transportation Rabie Al Majidi to discuss opportunities for future collaboration in the transport sector. They agreed on the importance of enhancing Tunisia’s ports to promote Tunisian exports and thereby create new job opportunities. Aside from U.S. government assistance, Ambassador Blome discussed with Minister Al Majidi how the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance
Ambassador Donald Blome Met With Minister of Economy And Planning Samir Saied yesterday to discuss shared economic priorities and bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Blome reiterated the importance of continued constructive economic dialogue with Tunisian stakeholders, international financial institutions, and partners including the United States. He emphasized U.S. commitment to promoting economic prosperity and job creation throughout ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Moncef Boukthir today for the signing of the USD $5 million Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES) project. The U.S. government-funded agreement between the University of Sfax and Johns Hopkins University will support the creation of a modern research and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Public Affairs Officer Erica Thibault traveled to Sousse this week for the launch of a unique food diplomacy project, Ahlan 2.0, implemented in partnership with the Tunisian organization at The New Medina. This innovative cultural project will include a series of residencies and workshops that will invite prominent American chefs to experience Tunisia’s rich culinary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane yesterday and reiterated strong support for the longstanding partnership between Tunisia and the United States, and for the aspirations of the Tunisian people for an effective, democratic, and transparent government that protects rights and freedoms. The Ambassador stressed the importance of ensuring a broadly inclusive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
We’re closing the year with our final MEPI Alumna of the Month, Khouloud Ben Mansour. After participating in the MEPI Student Leaders Program in 2017, Khouloud had the opportunity to take part in several other programs and to participate in trainings and conferences at an international level. “I believe that the MEPI Student Leaders Program has offered me so many advantages and knowledge in a way that shaped my skills to be ready for the professional world,” Khouloud told ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 December, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Success Stories | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Minister of Justice Leila Jaffel to discuss shared areas of interest and ongoing joint projects in the judicial sector.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tunis – December 16, 2021 – Possible Demonstrations in Tunisia Location: Tunisia Event:The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness, especially if there are political demonstrations. U.S. citizens in Tunisia are encouraged to review the Department of State travel advisory for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON December 14, 2021 We welcome President Saied’s announcement of a timeline outlining a path for political reform and parliamentary elections, and look forward to a reform process that is transparent and inclusive of diverse political and civil society voices. The United States supports the aspirations of the Tunisian people for an effective, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
As the Heads of Mission of the Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the Delegation of the European Union in Tunisia, we strongly support the people of Tunisia in their pursuit of effective, democratic, and transparent governance. We reaffirm the importance of socio-economic stability in order to provide for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Acknowledging the threats of gender-based violence (GBV) and the pressing need to have well-trained lawyers to assist victims, the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit worked with the American Bar Association Rule of Law (ABA ROLI) to implement the Safety and Women Advancement (SAWA) project to develop a network of lawyers to provide rapid legal assistance to women at low cost. ABA ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 December, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
We welcome the arrival of a new shipment of 301,860 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia this morning, bringing the total to 2.3 million doses delivered since July. We are proud to work side by side with the Tunisian people and government to fight this global pandemic. The United States’ vaccine donation was provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
Location: Tunisia, countrywide. Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
University of Carthage Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) to dedicate a new American cultural space named in honor of novelist and Nobel Prize laureate Toni Morrison. The new space provides Tunisian students with a state-of-the-art technology suite that offers students and faculty direct access to English language resources, information on educational opportunities, exchanges, and innovative ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 2, 2021 On December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United States remains steadfast in our commitment and resolve to advance the human rights of persons with disabilities at home and around the world. We urge foreign governments to engage persons with disabilities in the democratic process, to combat discrimination and abuse, counter prejudice, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Our featured MEPI Alum of the Month of November is Leyth ben Jeddou, 2019 Student Leaders Program alum. Leyth is a 23-year-old entrepreneur who continuously demonstrates passion, commitment, and creativity in his various endeavors. He launched his career by working in strategic marketing for three years before successfully co-founding three start-ups, two of which are social start-ups. Leyth’s experience throughout the MEPI Student Leaders program allowed him to acquire the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Africa and the Middle East, Eric Meyer, traveled to Tunis, Tunisia on November 21. During his visit, the Deputy Assistant Secretary met with senior government officials, including Minister of Finance, Sihem Boughdiri, and Central Bank Governor, Marouane Abassi. During the meetings, the Deputy Assistant Secretary noted the importance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, Key Officials
Providing safe, effective, and free vaccines is a key component of the United States’ commitment to combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia and globally. Today, we delivered 336,000 Johnson and Johnson vaccine doses in support of Tunisia’s national COVID-19 vaccination goals. Since July, the United States has directly donated over 2 million COVID-19 vaccines to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Tunisian President Saied READOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with President Kais Saied to discuss recent developments in Tunisia, including the formation of the new government and steps to alleviate the economic situation. The Secretary encouraged a transparent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 November, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Interior Taoufik Charfeddine and congratulated him on his appointment. The Ambassador and Minister discussed bilateral security cooperation as outlined in the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Security Action Strategy.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Defense Imed Memmiche to congratulate him on his recent appointment. The Ambassador and Minister Memmiche discussed joint cooperation and regional security issues of mutual concern
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane to congratulate her on the formation of the new government as a welcome step towards addressing the economic, health, and social challenges facing Tunisia. Ambassador Blome reiterated the importance of Tunisia as a close partner.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
On Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of American veterans on behalf of our nation. Today, Ambassador Donald Blome was joined by Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Kelly McKeague during a commemoration ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunis to pay tribute to over 2,800 fallen American soldiers, sailors, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with UGTT Secretary General Noureddine Taboubi. Ambassador Blome reiterated the importance of an inclusive political process that involves civil society and diverse voices as Tunisia addresses significant economic, health, and social challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 28, 2021 As part of our enduring commitment to the people of Afghanistan, the United States announced today nearly $144 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This assistance brings the total U.S. humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Women Affairs launched a joint working group on October 21 to strengthen women’s participation in the Tunisian economy, focusing on e-commerce. The working group, which includes representatives from the government, the private sector, and international experts will develop actions to improve the e-commerce legal framework and to incentivize ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert visited Tunisia and Libya October 19-21. During her trip to Tunisia, Acting Assistant Secretary Lempert met with Tunisian government officials, including Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi, welcoming Tunisia’s newly formed government and reiterated that the U.S. looks forward to the establishment of a broadly inclusive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News
Congratulations to Tunisia88 on hosting another great concert! Ambassador Donald Blome and our embassy team enjoyed a lively performance led by these inspiring and talented young musicians from across Tunisia. The U.S. Embassy is a proud Tunisia88 partner, which is giving more than 20,000 young Tunisians in all 24 governorates the opportunity to explore their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance
U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome and the Tunisian General Director of Health, Abderrazak Bouzouita, participated in a roundtable discussion with Tunisian experts and officials, on October 21, focused on enhancing the performance of the health sector. The roundtable is part of the $5 million U.S. Embassy-funded “SAHA” project, focused on improving transparency and efficiency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Our Second Alumna to be featured on the MEPI Alum of the Month is Amira Marzouk, a Leaders for Democracy Fellow (LDF) and an International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) alumna. Amira is a former member of Tunisian parliament, and the Pan African Parliament, where she was the only Tunisian woman representative from 2012 to 2014. Amira was also a member of an observation election mission in different African countries, and she served as the Ambassador of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Events | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING October 12, 2021 Spokesperson Ned Price We congratulate Tunisia on the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Bouden Romdhane. The new government, which includes 10 female ministers, is a welcome step forward towards addressing the significant economic, health, and social challenges facing the country. We look ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Registration for the 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery can be completed at
https://dvprogram.state.gov/ . There is no fee to enter. DV instructions also are available on the Department of State’s public webpage at
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-instructions.html . Remember to print and retain your online confirmation page after completing your DV entry so you can check your entry status.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News
STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING October 7, 2021 Spokesperson Ned Price We are concerned and disappointed by recent reports from Tunisia on infringements on freedom of the press and expression and the use of military courts to investigate civilian cases. It is essential for the Tunisian government to uphold its commitments to respect human rights as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Erica Thibault joined the Mayor of Tunis, Souad Abderrahim, to inaugurate the USAID-funded Femme Medina program. This $500,000 USD initiative will support 11 activities in the Medina, Bab Souika, Sidi El Béchir, and Bab Bhar districts, implemented in partnership with the Office of the Mayor of Tunis. Through Femme Medina, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Erica Thibault, and State Attorney, Imed Derouiche, inaugurated a $2 million UNODC-led prisoner rehabilitation program designed to reduce recidivism in Tunisian prisons using internationally recognized best practices. This project will utilize “Nelson Mandela Rules,” which honors the legacy of the late President of South Africa and human rights champion, Nelson ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 September, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Human Rights
STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Spokesperson Ned Price “We share the Tunisian people’s goal of a democratic government that is responsive to the country’s needs as it battles economic and health crises. We are concerned that transitional measures are continuing without a clear end. President Saied should appoint a prime minister to form a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 September, 2021 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Acting Minister of Economy, Finance, and Investment Development Syhem Boughediri Nemsia to discuss joint U.S.-Tunisia initiatives focused on generating jobs as Tunisia recovers from COVID-19 and creating more economic opportunities for Tunisians across the country, particularly among youth. The Ambassador and Minister also discussed Tunisia’s current financial situation and prospects ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. United States of America New York, New York September 21, 2021 Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, to all those who dedicate themselves to this noble mission of this institution: It’s my honor to speak to you for the first time as President of the United States. We meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
U.S. Navy Seabees and Marines worked closely with Tunisian Navy engineers to construct a two-room medical facility at the regional hospital in Tabarka as part of the 2021 Phoenix Express Exercise. The new facility will increase the hospital’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and address future healthcare needs in the region. Ambassador Donald ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Military Assistance
The United States is committed to supporting Tunisia’s businesses and economic growth. Ambassador Donald Blome visited small businesses in Tabarka and Beja where he met with Tunisian entrepreneurs and oversaw how USAID grants and technical assistance are helping these businesses mitigate the pandemic’s long-term economic effects. The United States is providing $70 million to more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet and Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi met today in Tunis to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern. Counselor Chollet and Foreign Minister Jerandi emphasized the productive U.S.-Tunisian bilateral relationship, particularly on security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Tunis, September 13, 2021 –The United States delivered today 187,960 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia through the COVAX mechanism, bringing the total U.S. donated vaccines to Tunisia to almost two million vaccines since July 2021. These vaccines are part of our ongoing partnership with the people of Tunisia to defeat this devastating pandemic and reflect the strength of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Tunis, September 10, 2021 – Keeping to our commitment of leading the global fight against COVID-19, the United States is delivering 687,960 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia through the COVAX mechanism. The first tranche of the vaccines, constituting of almost 500,000 doses arrived in Tunisia today, to be followed by the remaining doses on Monday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The U.S Embassy in Tunis is seeking the purchase of Furniture dormitory as per the list
https://tn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/List-of-Furniture-Dormitory-1.xlsx. Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope (financial bids along with the product data sheet) marked “Quotation Enclosed” to the following address (please use the attached spreadsheet as the financial offer):
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: News
‘We, the Group of Seven, reaffirm our ongoing commitment to partnership with Tunisia as it develops the political and socio-economic structures needed to respond to the legitimate demands of its people for a better standard of living and honest, effective and transparent governance. We urge a swift return to a constitutional order, in which an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) led a congressional delegation during a visit to Tunisia on September 4-5. Members of the delegation met with President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace. They also met with representatives of Tunisian civil society organizations and members of parliament. During these exchanges, Senators Murphy and Ossoff underscored that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 30, 2021 The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS strongly condemns the attacks that occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. We grieve for the loss of Afghan and British civilians, and American service members at the hands of Daesh/ISIS terrorists. The tragic loss of life is only ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2021 | Topics: News
On the Occasion of World Humanitarian Day PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 19, 2021 On World Humanitarian Day, we recognize and honor all of the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much – including, for too many of them, their lives — to answer the call to protect and support the world’s most vulnerable populations. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 August, 2021 | Topics: Uncategorized
Joint Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 18, 2021 This statement has been co-signed by Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, European Union, Honduras, Guatemala, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Senegal, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: News
Joint Statement on Afghanistan MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 15, 2021 This statement was initially released on August 15. The list below reflects the signatory countries as of August 16: Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 August, 2021 | Topics: News
Remarks by President Biden on Afghanistan AUGUST 16, 2021 East Room 4:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I want to speak today to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan: the developments that have taken place in the last week and the steps we’re taking to address the rapidly evolving events. My national security team and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 August, 2021 | Topics: News
Readout from NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Officials Travel to Tunisia AUGUST 13, 2021 Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, joined by Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood, traveled to Tunis and met today with President Kais Saied of Tunisia. During the visit, he delivered a message ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 August, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia
July 31, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with President Kais Saied of Tunisia. In an hour-long discussion, he conveyed President Biden’s strong support for the people of Tunisia and for Tunisian democracy based on fundamental rights, strong institutions, and a commitment to the rule of law. In this spirit, the call focused on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
Tunis, July 30, 2021 – Today, the United States delivered one million doses of the Moderna vaccine to Tunisia through the COVAX mechanism, as part of our ongoing partnership with the people of Tunisia to defeat this devastating pandemic. These one million doses help fulfill the White House global vaccine sharing allocation plan announced on June 21, 2021, that prioritized an allotment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
INTERVIEW
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THE SHERATON HOTEL KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT JULY 29, 2021 QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thank you for joining us. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: At the moment, all eyes are on Tunisia. We know you had a conversation with the Tunisian President Kais Saied. So what did you say to him, if I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The MEPI funded FinTech Catalyst project helps Tunisian startups address the fintech needs of local corporations through targeted training, mentoring and coaching. Thanks to the project, the participants adapted their solutions to help Tunisians and corporate partners mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through technological innovation. Dqlick: Dqlick developed an online health benefits platform that automates insurance reimbursements for policyholders and insurance companies. By digitizing the insurance reimbursement process, this technology mitigates the impact of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The MEPI funded FinTech Catalyst project helps Tunisian startups address the fintech needs of local corporations through targeted training, mentoring and coaching. Implemented by the Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF), in partnership with CEED Tunisia, the project works with Tunisian corporate partners to identify their fintech needs and then selects Tunisian startups with the potential to address those needs. Thus far, four selected startups have created 11 innovative fintech solutions, which have been purchased by the project’s local ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia, in coordination with the U.S. military’s
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) , provided 310 oxygen cannisters containing over one million liters of oxygen to the Tunisian Ministry of Health. “The United States is here to support the people of Tunisia during this serious health crisis. This oxygen donation is a symbol of the strong partnership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Military Assistance
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 26, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Tunisian President Kais Saied today. The Secretary underscored the United States’ strong partnership and continued support for the Tunisian people as they face the dual challenges of an economic crisis and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON The United States is closely monitoring developments in Tunisia. We have been in contact with Tunisian government officials to stress that solutions to Tunisia’s political and economic troubles should be based on the Tunisian constitution and the principles of democracy, human rights, and freedom. We have been clear in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 20, 2021 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha in the United States and around the world. This special occasion is a time to reflect on the values of sacrifice, service, compassion, charity, and for helping ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Jill and I send our warmest greetings to those celebrating Eid al-Adha around the world. The Eid traditions and Hajj rituals of providing for those less fortunate in commemoration of Abraham and his son’s devotion to God carry a special meaning this year as we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 and work to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
In support of Tunisian efforts to promote accountability and transparency, the Court of Accounts convened a workshop on good governance in the public sector, as part of the U.S. Embassy-funded Anti-Corruption Program and in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The stakeholders discussed the achievements of 10 years of reforms in fighting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Human Rights
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault joined Secretary General of the Ministry of Education Hedi Hamdaoui and Director of International Cooperation Mehdi Ezzine today for a book donation ceremony at the Ministry headquarters. In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the U.S. Embassy donated about 5000 English language books to be distributed to 52 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Foreign Assistance
In lieu of our National Day festivities, U.S. Embassy Tunisia honored the dedication and sacrifices of the healthcare professionals at Abderrahman Mami Hospital who are on the frontline fighting COVID-19. Ambassador Donald Blome and the U.S. Embassy community conveyed our deepest respect for their professionalism, compassion and selflessness.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events | Tags: COVID-19
July 1, 2021 Yesterday, the Board of the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) unanimously approved a nearly $500 million USD Compact for Tunisia. This represents in effect a doubling annual U.S. economic assistance to Tunisia, and a major investment in Tunisia’s future. The MCC is a collaboration. The United States and Tunisia have worked ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Washington, D.C., June 30, 2021— The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Board of Directors met on June 30 and voted unanimously to approve a $498.7 million compact with the Government of Tunisia to strengthen Tunisia’s transportation, trade, and water sectors. The MCC-Tunisia Compact, a five-year grant program, includes projects designed to make trade with Tunisia easier ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 25, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman held a virtual meeting with Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi to discuss the U.S.-Tunisian bilateral relationship. They discussed promoting democracy, protecting human rights, addressing economic challenges, and working together to respond to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Millennium Challenge Corporation
On June 22, the U.S. government announced the direct donation of vaccine doses to Tunisia as a demonstration of the strength of the U.S.-Tunisia bilateral relationship. The United States is sharing COVID-19 vaccine doses with Tunisia to help save lives and restore economic opportunities across the country. On June 3, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its framework ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 June, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
Ambassador Remarks Good morning. I am delighted to be in Takelsa today to support hard-working Tunisian farmers from across the country. I would like to thank Acting Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Mohamed Fadhel Kraim and AVFA for their partnership in implementing the embassy’s five-million-dollar FARMER program. The Takelsa Center is an impressive example of farmers and small businesses working ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
TAN TAN, Morocco – African Lion, U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint annual exercise, successfully wrapped up its 17th iteration in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, June 18. Military leaders from the United States, African, European and NATO partners attended the closing ceremony held in one of the exercise training locations in Tan Tan, Morocco. “I would ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia
These doses are the remaining part of the 80 million President Biden pledged to allocate by the end of June Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the distribution list for 55 million of the 80 million doses of America’s own vaccine supply President Biden has pledged to allocate by the end of June in service ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States
Saturday, June 26, 1700 Tunis Register Here:
Placemaking, Collective Care, and Culture: A Conversation with Global Practitioners | Smithsonian Folklife Festival (si.edu) Join the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Saturday, June 26, at 1700 Tunis for “Placemaking, Collective Care, and Culture: A Conversation with Global Practitioners.” Cultural entrepreneurs Soraya Hosni, Nairi Khatchadourian, and Mark Gonzales share their approaches to cultivating creativity and reviving economies in Tunisia and Armenia. Soraya Hosni and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: 2021Folklife, BeyondTheMall
Ambassador Blome met Foreign Minister Jerandi on June 18 to discuss U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman’s virtual visit to Tunisia, ongoing U.S. COVID assistance, USAID’s $50 million cultural tourism project and the MCC-Tunisia Compact, the U.S. government’s nearly $500 million USD investment to promote Tunisia’s economic growth.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: COVID-19, Millennium Challenge Corporation
General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, traveled to Tunisia June 15-16, 2021 to further enhance bilateral security and cooperation between the United States and Tunisia through the U.S. National Guard’s State Partnership Program with the State of Wyoming. As part of the visit, General Hockason and Ambassador Blome held meetings with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Tunisia
Thank you to the Tunisian Scouts Organization for this opportunity to meet with you today. – Ms. Sihem Ayadi, Minister of Youth, Sports and Professional Integration, – Mr. Ali Said, Governor of Ben Arous, – Mr. Nizar Magri, Mayor of Hammam Chatt and – Mr. Wahid Labidi, Chairman of the Tunisian Scouts Organization I am very ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Sports Diplomacy
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi yesterday to discuss the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Tunisia Compact, projected to provide approximately $500 million in U.S. assistance to support economic growth throughout Tunisia. The Ambassador and Prime Minister also discussed the United States’ support for efforts to secure additional COVID-19 vaccines for Tunisians.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
AGADIR, Morocco – African Lion, U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint annual exercise, kicks off in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal for its 17th iteration June 7. With 7,800 participants from nine nations and NATO, African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise. The training is focused on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. “African ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Events, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 5, 2021 Forty years ago, on June 5th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS. At that time, none of us could have imagined that AIDS would still be with us today or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State
Good afternoon, Mr. Head of Government, UNOPS Country Director, and Ministry of Interior colleagues. I am pleased to be here today to attend this donation ceremony, which is the first major delivery in an overall program to improve the capacity of the Ministries of Interior and Justice to safely process and adjudicate terrorism-related offenses in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing, Announcing Allocation Plan for the First 25 Million Doses to be Shared Globally As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2021 During this year’s Pride Month, we celebrate an important message: “You are Included.” The diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the State Department community make our institution stronger and advance the goals of American diplomacy. Out of many, we are one. The Department has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Today on Memorial Day, Ambassador Donald Blome joined Brigadier General Aida T. Borras, the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Southern European Task Force – Africa at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia to pay tribute to the 2,841 fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen buried here, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
EL AOUINA, Tunisia U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF) Director of maritime partnership program, Rear Adm. Jeffrey S. Spivey joined Tunisian Minister of Defense Brahim Bertegi and U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome in marking the successful completion of the 16th multinational maritime exercise Phoenix Express 2021 (PE21) in Tunisia on May 28, 2021. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa
Today, in the Oval Office, I met with George Floyd’s family. Although it has been one year since their beloved brother and father was murdered, for the family – for any family experiencing a profound loss – the first year can still feel like they got the news a few seconds ago. And they’ve had ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Following up on our quiet, intensive diplomacy to bring about a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, I have asked my Secretary of State, Tony Blinken, to travel to the Middle East this week. During his trip, Secretary Blinken will meet with Israeli leaders about our ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. He will continue our Administration’s efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Cairo, and Amman May 24-27, 2021. Secretary Blinken is undertaking this trip at the request of President Biden. He will first travel to Jerusalem, where he will meet with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, and other senior ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, U.S. Secretary of State
THE PRESIDENT: Folks, I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Earlier today, I spoke with President Al Sisi of Egypt. And Minister — Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that Israel has agreed to a mutual, unconditional ceasefire to begin in less than two hours. The Egyptians have now informed us that Hamas and the other ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States
Executive Summary The constitution declares the country’s religion to be Islam. The constitution also declares the country to be a “civil state.” The constitution designates the government as the “guardian of religion” and obligates the state to disseminate the values of “moderation and tolerance.” It prohibits the use of mosques and other houses of worship ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Reports
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Tunisian Foreign Minister Jerandi READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 17, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister expressed their concern about the violence in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
Health Alert: New Government of Tunisia COVID-19 Measures (May 17) The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia is providing an update on the Tunisian government’s announcement of new COVID-19 measures through June 6. On May 12, 2021 the Government of Tunisia announced new COVID-19 measures: From May 17 through June 6, a curfew is in effect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr. On this Eid al-Fitr, we reflect on the values of charity, community, cooperation, and compassion, and, in the face of a global pandemic, we honor the Muslims worldwide who came together to pray and fast with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Kais Saied and reaffirmed the strong U.S. commitment to Tunisia. They discussed the importance of the longstanding friendship between the United States and Tunisia. The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of democratic institutions, the rule of law, and fighting corruption. The Vice President underscored the United States’ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, Vice President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 7, 2021 The United States is extremely concerned about ongoing confrontations in Jerusalem, including on the Haram al-Sharif / Temple Mount and in Sheikh Jarrah, which have reportedly resulted in scores of injured people. There is no excuse for violence, but such bloodshed is especially disturbing now, coming ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, News
The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland will now also serve in the capacity of U.S. Special Envoy for Libya in addition to Chief of Mission for Libya. In his role as U.S. Special Envoy, Ambassador Norland will lead U.S. diplomatic efforts to promote international support for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia is providing an update on Tunisian COVID-19 mitigation measures. On May 7, 2021 the Government of Tunisia announced that a country-wide general lockdown will take place from midnight on May 9, 2021 through 05:00 on May 16, 2021. During the lockdown: A curfew will be in effect each day ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination and the United States Embassy in Tunisia announce a $4million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to empower vulnerable communities in Tunisia by promoting social and institutional reforms that grant greater access to resources for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and people with disabilities. The first objective ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia is providing an update on government-mandated COVID-19 mitigation measures, including new requirements for travelers entering Tunisia. U.S. citizens should refer to the Embassy’s
COVID-19 Information Website for regular updates about COVID-19 in Tunisia. New COVID-19 quarantine and testing measures: Effective May 3, all arriving international passengers are required to complete a mandatory ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia is providing an update on the government-imposed COVID-19 mitigation measures as well as entry requirements for travelers coming to Tunisia or going to the United States. U.S. citizens can also refer to the regularly updated
Embassy COVID-19 website for more information. Updated COVID-19 mitigation measures: Effective April 18, 2021, the Government of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Minister of Transportation Moez Chakchouk to discuss opportunities for future U.S. investment in the transportation sector. They also discussed finalizing the U.S.-Tunisia joint Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact which is anticipated to offer close to $500 million in U.S. assistance. The compact will support economic growth and prosperity for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Ambassador Donald Blome and Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining our two countries’ shared security strategy. The MOU provides a framework to discuss the United States’ security assistance programs with Tunisia and further expands cooperation in the areas of counterterrorism, border security, police training, and institution building. “Today is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Director General of ONAT, Faouzi Ben Halima, and the ACEA team on April 8 for the first virtual craft fair in Tunisia that gave talented and innovative artisans from across Tunisia access to international buyers through the CraftExports online platform. Today’s event is part of the U.S. Embassy’s 15.6 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Ambassador Donald Blome and Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi visited Mongi Slim Hospital today to review construction of the first of two field hospitals donated by the United States to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mobile, negative-pressure isolation hospitals offer 30 beds each and provide additional space for the safe testing, isolation, and treatment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Military Assistance
April 8, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia is providing an update on the government-imposed COVID-19 mitigation measures as well as entry requirements for travelers coming to Tunisia or going to the United States. U.S. citizens can also refer to the regularly updated
Embassy COVID-19 website for more information. Updated COVID-19 mitigation measures: The Government of Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Blome joined Minister of Education Fethi Sellaouti at the Zoubaier Turki College in Laaouina today to celebrate the donation of hygiene and cleaning supplies through UNICEF to all schools across Tunisia. These supplies will help keep children healthy and ready to learn. This $5.7 million project is part of the U.S. government’s COVID-related support ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Ambassador Donald Blome joined Acting Minister of Youth and Sports and Professional Integration, Sihem Ayadi, Governor of Tunis, Chedly Bouallegue, and Mayor of Le Kram, Fathi Layouni to inaugurate the newly refurbished Youth Center in Le Kram. USAID funded the modernization of this space to provide the youth of Le Kram with more recreational activities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Speeches, Sports Diplomacy, USAID
Ambassador Donald Blome joined Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi and the Tunisia Country Manager of the American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer, Walid Lakhdar, at Tunis-Carthage Airport today to receive the first installment of a total 2 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses for Tunisia purchased under a direct bilateral agreement with the company. Tunisia was the first ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Ambassador and Mrs. Blome received Mayor of Tunis Ms. Souad Abderrahim, Mayor of Carthage Ms. Hayet Bayoudh, and Mayor of La Goulette Ms. Amel Limam along with members of the U.S. Embassy. Ambassador Blome reiterated U.S. commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment both at home and around the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Events
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi today for the launch of the $5 million USD SAHA project. In partnership with CIPE, the SAHA project supports the Ministry’s efforts to improve the management of public hospitals, strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide training opportunities to Tunisian health professionals across the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Ambassador Donald Blome met with the Secretary General of the Tunisian General Labor Union, Mr. Noureddine Taboubi, to discuss empowering the Tunisian economy for the benefit of all Tunisians.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2021 Every year on March 8th, the United States joins the world in recognizing International Women’s Day by celebrating the leadership, strength, and courage of women and girls. The United States recognizes the reality that the equitable participation of women in social, political, and economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Donald Blome joined Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi in commemorating the first anniversary of the sacrifice of Major Taoufik Missaoui who sacrificed his life in the March 6, 2020 terrorist attack in front of the US Embassy in Tunis. During the ceremony, Ambassador Blome offered heartfelt condolences to Major Missaoui’s family as they grieve their difficult loss ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Minister of Finance Ali Kooli to discuss U.S-Tunisia bilateral cooperation, including progress on the upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, USAID assistance programs, and Tunisia’s economic growth.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 1, 2021 Today, we mark the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps and celebrate the volunteers and staff who have served in communities around the world, representing American values and ideals. Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps showcases America ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister Education, Fethi Sellaouti, the President of the Independent High Authority for Elections, Nabil Baffoun, and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) during a ceremony to celebrate the “Democracy Awakening Toolkit” that IFES produced as part of the U.S. Embassy-funded project. “The Democracy Awakening Toolkit” was produced and distributed throughout primary, preparatory and secondary schools in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The U.S. Embassy is honored to welcome Gen. Christopher Cavoli, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander and Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Deputy Commander to Tunisia this week. The Generals discussed bilateral security cooperation with their Tunisian counterparts and visited the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, the resting place of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: INL
Ambassador Donald Blome and Acting Minister of Justice Hasna Ben Slimane celebrated the success of our five-year cooperation program “Improving Court Administration.” This $2.5 million program helped build Ministry of Justice (MOJ) technical and logistical capacities in eight model courts across Tunisia in Ariana, Bizerte, Kef, Sousse, Tozeur, Gafsa, Kef, and Tunis. Thanks to this successful cooperation between our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: INL
Ambassador Donald Blome met Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi today to discuss U.S.-Tunisia bilateral cooperation, including the upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation compact and the United States’ support to Tunisian efforts to secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Tunisian people. The Ambassador stressed the United States’ unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and sustaining Tunisia’s success as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those who commit human rights abuses are held accountable. Promoting respect for human rights is not something we can do alone, but is best accomplished ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Donald Blome met Speaker of Parliament Rached Ghannouchi to discuss U.S.-Tunisia bilateral cooperation and the Biden Administration’s priorities and continued American support for the Tunisian people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating to the Government of Tunisia $4 million of critical laboratory and case management equipment that will increase the capacity of hospitals across Tunisia in responding to COVID-19. Working in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the U.S. Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an unprecedented framework for global action. We know because we helped design ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News
On February 12, nine startups led by over 50 students from across Tunisia pitched their ideas for innovative start-ups in the 5th edition of the Open Start Up (OST) Tunisia. The winning team “Skills 21”, developed a digital platform that matches university students and young professionals with Tunisia’s leading startups and corporations. The “Skills 21” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, Foreign Assistance
Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Tunisian Minister of Tourism Habib Ammar to reaffirm continued U.S. support for the tourism industry. During the meeting, Ambassador Blome highlighted our close cooperation and highlighted USAID’s $50 million project in support of alternative tourism in Tunisia as a means of countering the effect of the pandemic on this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Tunisia
The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), Redstart Tunisia, a newly-launched business incubator, and Damya, a network of female angel investors, signed an agreement to create an investment group to catalyze capital funds for high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the interior regions of Tunisia. Under the agreement, FSVC will provide technical and operational support to help structure the investment group, recruit prospective investors, and build ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Columbia Global Centers Tunis, and Columbia University Teachers College are proud to announce the launch of a two-year, $500,000 (1.375.000 TND) university linkage to build the capacity of Tunisian educators and support young learners throughout Tunisia. Through this initiative, Columbia University and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, News
This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this Nation –- ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, President of the United States
U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the State Department under the eyes of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches
Connect – hangout – interact and join a collaborative music industry conversation From February to June 2021, the U.S. Embassy is proud to support a creative collaboration with U.S.-based NGO Planet Arts. Join us for a gathering of musicians, producers and educators from the United States and Tunisia to share ideas, methods and experiences in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events
The Biden-Harris Administration is placing diplomacy back at the center of United States’ foreign policy. U.S. international engagement to be grounded in American values, working in partnership with allies and focused on strengthening international institutions. Today, President Biden is sending a message loud and clear to the rest of the world: America is back. Since taking ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
U.S. citizens in Tunisia are encouraged to review the Department of State
travel advisory for Tunisia due to recent demonstrations throughout the country, primarily in downtown Tunis. The Department of State’s travel advisory for Tunisia recommends that U.S. citizens avoid demonstrations and crowds, monitor local media for breaking events, and be prepared to adjust travel plans. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
In September 2020, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce (CoC) of Beja, Gabes and Gafsa, selected 30 businesses to benefit from a U.S. Embassy funded small grants program. The program helps businesses to improve sales and recover from losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, FSVC and the Beja CoC reported that two businesses in El Kef were ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On January 27, the Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project successfully launched the first online platform designed to enhance communication between municipal councils, deputies and civil society. With support from the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit, the “Eselni” digital platform has created a participatory space where citizens can debate, advocate, and voice concerns about issues ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Human Rights, News | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chargé d’Affaires Gregory LoGerfo met with Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi to reaffirm U.S. support for Tunisia’s efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was followed by a donation ceremony of critical COVID-19 PPE equipment to hospitals in Ben Guerdane and Remada, including thousands of locally procured protective suits, blouses, glasses, shoe covers, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined in the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, the previous administration enacted a number of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations that prevented certain individuals from entering the United States — first from primarily ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Press Releases
His Excellency Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations New York Excellency: This letter constitutes a retraction by the Government of the United States of the letter dated July 6, 2020, notifying you that the Government of the United States intended to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), effective July 6, 2021. The United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
The United States Capitol January 20, 2021 THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO January 14, 2021 10th Anniversary of the Revolution in Tunisia On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Tunisian people on the 10th anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution. Our partnership is strong, dating back centuries to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
**ATTENTION ALL TRAVELERS TO THE UNITED STATES** Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers (U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, and foreign nationals) departing from a foreign country to the United States will be required to show proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. The negative pre-departure test ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia will be closed on Thursday, January 14, 2021 and Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Tunisian and U.S. Federal holidays. New COVID-19 mitigation measures: On January 12, the Government of Tunisia announced the following: A four-day nationwide lockdown will take place from Thursday, January 14 through Sunday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines Salwa Sghayer in inaugurating Education for Employment (EFE)’s new office in Zarzis, Tunisia, which will help graduates from throughout the south launch their careers. As part of the ceremony, EFE signed new partnership agreements with key private sector and employment stakeholders including the Zarzis ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Ambassador Donald Blome met Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on January 7 to discuss U.S.-Tunisia bilateral cooperation, including the upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, new USAID activities focused on tourism and energy and the continued partnership on counterterrorism and border security efforts. With Tunisia marking the tenth anniversary of the revolution, the Ambassador stressed the United States’ unwavering commitment to catalyzing inclusive economic growth and sustaining Tunisia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and General Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Tunisia January 5-6 to discuss key policy initiatives with counterparts focused on strengthening the U.S.-Tunisia partnership. Secretary Barrett and General Harrigian met with Tunisian Air Chief, Brigadir General Mohamed Hajem, and Tunisian Defense Minister, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Key Officials, News
Ambassador Blome met Foreign Minister Jerandi on January 4 to congratulate Tunisia on the tenth anniversary of the revolution and highlight the strength of our U.S.-Tunisia partnership, grounded by our shared democratic values.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
On December 30, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome met with Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem to discuss Tunisia’s ITC strategy and ongoing collaboration in the sector. Since 2011, the United States has provided nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance to strengthen Tunisia’s economy and security and support its young democracy. That ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Science & Tech
As part of its intellectual property (IP) support for start-ups, the U.S. funded Promise project partnered with Montgomery Mcraken, a U.S. Based IP firm, to deliver training on patenting in the United States. The training focused on patenting processes, practices and regulations in the U.S. market. Tunisian start-ups ENOVA Robotics, Majesteye, Moove, Lifeeye and Qualifour, operating in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Mabrouka Athimni, president of the women cooperative GDA El Baraka, who, with the support of the U.S. funded Collaborative Action for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) project, has successfully obtained the ECOCERT Organic Group certification. The ECOCERT certification represents a major breakthrough that will allow GDA El Baraka to export their products by completing their first export ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Smart 5G Decisions Today Can Preserve the Security and Privacy of all Tunisians Op-Ed by Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia The United States and Tunisia have an enduring partnership, based on shared interests and, more importantly, shared values. 10 years ago, Tunisians stood up for freedom, democracy and the dignity of every individual. Since ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Science & Tech
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020; Friday, December 25, 2020; and Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of U.S. Federal holidays. Curfew and Movement Restrictions in Tunisia through January 15, 2021: The Government of Tunisia extended the nationwide curfew, which will remain in effect from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit (AU) $5.6 million “Increasing Accountability in Tunisia” project in partnership with the National Center for States Courts (NCSC), the Ministry of Relations with Civil Society and the NCSC signed an agreement on December 15 to establish an electronic platform for civil society organizations (CSOs). This platform will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Sfax, Ridha Fourati, the Director General, Ikram Makni, and a group of Sfaxian business owners during a webinar to discuss U.S. economic support and investment in Sfax and throughout Tunisia. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has a long-standing partnership with the Sfax Chamber of Commerce aimed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On December 2nd, U.S Ambassador Donald Blome joined British Ambassador Edward Oakden, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Investment Promotion Ali Kooli and African Development Bank (AfDB) Director-General of North Africa, Muhammad Al-Azizi, , in a virtual meeting. The event was part of AfDB’s Souk At-Tanmia project to celebrate more than 80 entrepreneurs who won competitions to develop new technologies or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo December 10, 2020 On International Human Rights Day, the United States celebrates the rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day has a special resonance for Americans, as the United States was the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
Tunis, Brussels, 2 December 2020 – Cities Alliance and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will launch the Women of the City (Femmedina) initiative, supported by the United States Agency for International Development with an amount of $500,000. The initiative is implemented in cooperation with the Municipality of Tunis to rethink how public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, USAID
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice Of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Tunis PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Tunisia-FY2023 Deadline for Applications: See Application deadlines section CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News
The United States is proud to partner with Tunisia’s Ministry of Justice to strengthen Tunisia’s judicial institutions through Remote Courts. This $2 million, four-phase, nationwide project represents the strength of the bilateral relationship and reflects the ways the U.S. and Tunisia cooperate to support the Tunisian people’s democratic ambitions and to strengthen the nation’s rule-of-law. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, INL
U.S. bio-pharmaceutical company Pfizer has just donated eight state-of-the-art respirators to the Tunisian Ministry of Health as part of an ongoing effort to help Tunisia combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These respirators will provide hospitals in Kasserine, Nabeul, Sousse, Tunis, and Zaghouan additional capacity in providing critical healthcare services to patients. We applaud Pfizer’s generous donation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
Attention fans of American Hip Hop! The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is delighted to announce a virtual workshop and live concert led by professional Hip Hop musician and American Arts Envoy, Wordsmith. Workshop – November 20 During the one-hour virtual Hip Hop workshop session on November 20, Wordsmith and his team will explore the birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first virtual “Open Day” to talk about U.S.-funded exchange programs! For anyone who missed the Live event or would like to watch it again, please follow the links below to the Facebook Live recordings. Special thanks to our Tunisian alumni who participated with us, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Ambassador Donald Blome met with the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, Salwa Sghaier. They discussed aspects of bilateral economic cooperation and means of strengthening this cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, renewable resources, and industry. Ambassador Blome reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Tunisia’s economy through enhancing the competitiveness of industrial institutions, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
U.S. Department Of State Office Of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson November 1, 2020 A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal organizations seeking to clamp down ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, Press Releases
Within the framework of the U.S. funded Promise Tunisia project, Endeavor’s Scale-up program was launched on March 19 to support emerging Tunisian entrepreneurs. The program offered a combination of group and individual sessions to help entrepreneurs clarify their vision and strategy and strengthen their fundraising capabilities. During the five-month program, the entrepreneurs benefited from 46 hours of one-on-one mentoring and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 26, 2020 One year ago the United States, in conjunction with the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and our local Iraqi and Syrian partners, launched an operation that took out Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
October 23, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress towards democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region. After decades of living under a brutal dictatorship, the people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State The Dubai Regional Media Hub For Immediate Release Special Briefing via Telephone David Schenker Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs October 22, 2020 Moderator: Thank you. Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Dubai Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Near East & North Africa, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 23, 2020 “They are choosing a future in which Arabs and Israelis, Muslims, Jews, and Christians can live together, pray together, and dream together, side by side, in harmony, community, and peace.” President Donald J. Trump STRIKING ANOTHER HISTORIC AGREEMENT: President Donald J. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Joint Press Release U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries The United States Supports the Agriculture Industry through the Successful Implementation of the Training Center for Feed Manufacturing October 22, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome, and the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Akissa Bahri, joined members of the Tunisian National Institute for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Tunis, October 20, 2020 The United States government, through the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID), is partnering with leading microenterprise institutions Baobab Tunisie and Advans Tunisie to provide financing to more than 13,000 Tunisian micro and small enterprises and women-owned businesses in underserved regions across Tunisia. USAID Tunisia JOBS, in partnership with Boabab and Advans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Justice Mohamed Boussetta at the Ministry of Justice. Ambassador Blome and Minister Boussetta discussed the excellent U.S.-Tunisia bilateral relations and the continuous U.S. support to the Ministry’s reform initiatives to enhance access to justice for all Tunisian citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Tunisia
Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is providing an update on regional curfews and COVID-19 in Tunisia. Tunisia COVID-19 Information: To curb the spread of COVID-19, as of October 8, the Government of Tunisia has enacted a 15-day curfew in Greater Tunis (which includes the governorates of Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
October 6-7, 2020 marks the 34th annual Joint Military Commission (JMC), an event symbolic of the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Tunisia which dates back to the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1797. This year’s JMC at the Ministry of Defense Officers’ Club was attended by Minister of Defense Brahim ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Military Assistance
https://cdn.dvidshub.net/media/video/2009/DOD_108004403/DOD_108004403-1920x1080-6221k.mp4 (As Delivered) Thank you all for joining me this afternoon. I want to thank also The United States Embassy Tunis for hosting us today, and I want to thank the American Battle Monuments Commission for dedicating and maintaining these hallowed grounds. It is an honor to be here with you in the North Africa ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Speeches
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper, visited Tunisia on September 30, 2020. During his visit, Secretary Esper met with Tunisian President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace. Secretary Esper expressed his appreciation for the longstanding friendship between the United States and Tunisia, dating back to the countries’ first agreement of friendship and trade in 1799. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News
United States Election Day is November 3, 2020. If you are planning to submit your absentee ballot, now is the time! To vote in the 2020 U.S. elections from Tunisia: Receive and complete your ballot: States are required to send out ballots 45 days before a regular election for federal office. Please complete your ballot as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Government, through a USAID-UNICEF partnership, presented the Tunisian Ministry of Health today with the first 25,000 of 100,000 COVID-19 test kits to increase the Ministry’s ability to conduct tests to contain the spread of the pandemic. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Dr. Faouzi El Mehdi, Minister of Health, Ms. Marilena Viviani, Country Representative & UN Resident Representative, colleagues, and guests. Good morning. It is my great honor and pleasure to be with you today. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the Government of Tunisia’s immediate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, USAID
White House Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE’s Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Minister bin Zayed, and Minister Al Zayani at the Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, History, Near East & North Africa, News
Today, nations across the region and throughout the world are joining together, united in their determination to build a better future. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
The U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend met, during his visit on September 9, with key Tunisian leadership, including Tunisian President Kais Saied and Tunisian Minister of Defense, Ibrahim Bartagi. He, also, attended a PPE donation ceremony held by the Tunisian Ministry of Defense, where both, Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend and Ambassador Donald Blome, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 15, 2020 “Now that the ice has been broken, I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates’ lead.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 11, 2020 Today, we remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in our country 19 years ago on September 11. We have made great strides to defeat al-Qa’ida and other terrorist groups that seek to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: News
COVID-19 Update and Travel Advisory Reminder U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia September 11, 2020 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens to review the travel advisory and is providing an update on COVID-19 in Tunisia. Security Reminder: In light of the September 5 terrorist attack targeting Tunisian national guard officers in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
(as prepared) Brigadier General Ferjani and colleagues from the Department of Military Health, Good Morning. The unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 continue to affect us all. General Townsend and I here to reaffirm U.S. commitment in working hand in hand with the Tunisian government to reinforce Tunisia’s COVID-19 prevention and response efforts. During my recent visits ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: INL
The accord reached between the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 13, 2020, is a courageous step toward a more stable, integrated, and prosperous Middle East. The accord inverts traditional thinking about the way to address the region’s problems and challenges, focusing on pragmatic steps that have tangible, practical outcomes. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News | Tags: and the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Joint Statement by the United States
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 09/03/2020 Tunisia-Specific Information: The Tunisian Observatory for New and Emerging Diseases (ONMNE) provides regular COVID-19 updates on their official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ONMNE/ . As of September 3, the Tunisian Ministry of Health had confirmed 4,196 cases of COVID-19. The governorates of Gabes, Kef, Ben Arous, Kairouan, Sousse, and Tunis currently have the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Department of State Special Briefing via Telephone Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States August 17, 2020 Moderator: Good afternoon to everyone from the Department of State’s London Media Hub. I’d like to welcome our participants dialing in from the Middle East and from around the world for this on-the-record press ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is providing an update on COVID-19 in Tunisia. Tunisia Country-Specific Information: The Tunisian Observatory for New and Emerging Diseases (ONMNE) provides regular COVID-19 updates on their official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ONMNE/ . As of August 16, the Tunisian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,314 cases of COVID-19, with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates spoke today and agreed to the full normalization of relations between Israel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2020 “Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity—in this region, and in the world. Our goal is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism and providing our children a hopeful future that does honor to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News | Tags: and the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Joint Statement by the United States
Readout Office of the Spokesperson August 8, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian President Kais Saied about matters facing the United Nations Security Council. Secretary Pompeo and President Saied also discussed ways to advance the bilateral partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
As part of the MEPI Day of Service, MEPI Leadership for Development Fellowship (LDF) alumnus, Anis Mimech, organized a cleaning campaign of Lebna beach in the governorate of Nabeul. Anis and his10 volunteers also carried out an awareness campaign for the visitors of the beach to educate them on the importance of cleaning up after themselves and protecting the environment. This initiative is an effort to strengthen the culture of volunteering, and the spirit of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Brian Hook, Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to Secretary Pompeo, discusses U.S. -Tunisia cooperation and leadership on the United Nations Security Council. Good morning. I want to begin by wishing all Tunisians a very happy Republic Day, which I understand you will be celebrating on July 25. It is a pleasure to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia
READOUT July 14, 2020 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Tunisian Foreign Minister Erray The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Noureddine Erray to discuss strengthening our cooperation on the United Nations Security Council, maturing the U.S.-Tunisia bilateral relationship, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
In March 2020, the U.S. funded Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) artisans were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to participate in the Handicraft Production Fair (Salon de la Création Artisanale). They were prepared to sell a wide range of Wiki Pam products featuring newly esigned attractive ackaging. Additionally, thanks to the training and coaching provided by ACEA, the artisans acquired the necessary set of business skills to sell their products at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) alumna, Amira Marzouk is no stranger to active civic and political engagement. Her journey started in 2012, where she was elected as member of the Pan African Parliament and served as a member of the Human Rights Commission. Having acquired a rich international background from her law studies, she worked within the investigation committee in Sudan and South Sudan. Amira was the only woman ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2020 The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Embassy Local Partner Mobilizes Youth to Counter COVID-19 In an effort to support the Tunisian government’s efforts to fight COVID-19 pandemic, through its Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project Action Positive organization mobilized volunteers to perform a host of community service projects. Participants conducted large-scale operations to sterilize public spaces in the delegates of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
The Government of Tunisia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Tunisia remained on Tier 2. These efforts included an increase in investigations of alleged traffickers and an increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Tunisia (GOT) has lifted most of the COVID-19 confinement measures. Please note that the GOT’s re-opening is subject to revision if the Ministry of Health (MOH) observes a significant increase of COVID-19 cases. Guidance for the Re-Opening of Tunisian Air, Land, and Sea Borders The Tunisian government has announced preliminary guidance for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State June 17, 2020 More than six years ago, the brave photographer known as Caesar shocked the world by smuggling out of Syria the photographic proof that the Assad regime was torturing and executing many thousands ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Created in 2010, Consomed is a manufacturing company specialized in developing and producing single-use personal protective equipment and sterile surgical linens for the healthcare sector. The company is based in Kairouan and collaborates with healthcare practitioners to ensure that its devices and equipment provide the maximum level of protection. Consomed has CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Thank you Brigadier General Ferjani and the Department of Military Health for allowing me to join this very important event. While we all continue to face unprecedented challenges as a result of COVID-19, Tunisia has been extremely successful in combatting and preventing its spread. I hope to see Tunisia continue on this trajectory, and that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
Oumaima Dhahri, a youth participant in the USAID – US Agency for International Development sponsored
Ma3an Tunisia project, decided to put her abilities to use to help her country’s response to the spread of COVID19. Wanting to help keep Tunisians safe and reduce the shortage of medical equipment across the country, Oumaima from Sidi Bouzid, volunteered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Following the Embassy’s efforts to respond to the economic challenges caused by COVID-19, the Political Section’s Assistance Unit, in collaboration with its partners FHI360, Education for Employment, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, Action Positive, and Rawafed association, within their respective projects “Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports”, “Supporting Job Creation for Young Tunisians from Marginalized Communities “, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
It is an honor to participate in the commemoration of one of America’s most solemn of holidays – Memorial Day. Every year, the United States takes pause on this day to remember all our military members who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, and this year has added significance as it coincides with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
The US Embassy in Tunis Office has partnered with the Tunisian Ministry of Technology of Communication and Digital Transformation and Smart Capital, the Startup Tunisia operator, to raise awareness about the goals of the Start-up Act across Tunisia. The much-awaited Startup Act has been launched officially since 2019 and is offering a new and unique legal framework with a series ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The Education for Employment (EFE) Foundation and its local Tunisian affiliate launched a national initiative “Sa7ti.tn,” as part of the national effort to combat COVID-19. Aimed at all hospital, medical and paramedical staff, www.sa7ti.tn is a free online training platform dedicated to the care of COVID-19 patients. This project, carried out in collaboration with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Because of the increased Gender-Based Violence reports during confinement, the Safety and Women’s Advancement (SAWA) program promptly responded to the Minister of Women Affairs’ request to support online coaching of Violence Against Women (VAW) hotline operators. SAWA organized individual and group coaching sessions with 17 hotline operators. The sessions covered practical topics such as stress ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has directed $800,000 towards supporting the Ministry of Finance’s e-filing and e-payment system, to respond to new demands caused by COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has helped the Ministry of Finance with modeling, forecasting and analysis of the economic impact of COVID19. Preparing for the future requires accurate information.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed secure software for secure data communication for 25 senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, so that public finance functions can continue during this time of crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed a secure webcasting system at the Ministry of Finance, allowing it to virtually connect 13 regional offices throughout Tunisia.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Executive Summary Tunisia is a constitutional republic with a multiparty, unicameral parliamentary system and a president with powers specified in the constitution. During the year the country held parliamentary and presidential elections in the first transition of power since its first democratic elections in 2014. On October 6, the country held open and competitive parliamentary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is redirecting $3 million (about 9 million dinars) to help small and medium enterprises that provide essential services to combat the pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is supporting healthcare firms in producing essential goods and services.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program supports the 700 million dinar Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC.tn) equity fund to mitigate the economic impact of the health crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
In coordination with the Ministry of Local Affairs, the US Government is buying sanitation kits for municipal trash collectors and janitors in 151 of Tunisia’s 350 municipalities (nearly half of all municipalities in Tunisia) through its local governance USAID program TADEEM – Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities. Five other donors (France, Switzerland, EU, UNDP, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
MEPI Leaders for Democracy (LDF) alumnus and Head of District of Sidi Mansour, Ahmed Missaoui, leveraged his leadership skills and network to unite different stakeholders in his district to perform a host of community service projects. Ahmed coordinated with local civil society organizations, municipality staff, and volunteering citizens to procure sterilization equipment and to conduct ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
2018 MEPI Student Leaders alumna, Nadia Assidi, collaborated with a group of young engineers from Kasserine to produce 150 3D printed face masks. With the support from the governor’s office, local citizens, and the local university of Kasserine, Nadia was able to acquire all the necessary equipment and access to 3D printers. Nadia and her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Within its MEPI funded project to support political parties in Tunisia, the International Republican Institute (IRI) organized in cooperation with the House Democracy Partnership a third virtual exchange between the U.S. Congress and Tunisian Members of Parliament. The session focused on crisis management and the role of legislators in addressing the challenges of COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Alumni Embassy Events, Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Today, Ambassador Donald Blome notified the Tunisian government that the United States Government has committed an additional $25 million grant of bilateral Economic Support Funding to strengthen the Government of Tunisia’s urgent COVID-19 prevention and response efforts. Funding will be used to support: National laboratory capacity focused on increasing testing capacity across the country Infection prevention ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19
In an April 14 call, Ambassador Blome and Tunisia’s Minister of Finance, Mohamed Nizar Yaiche, discussed the latest disbursement of IMF funds and the government’s efforts to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Blome assured the Minister that the United States is ready to consider all options to support Tunisia during this difficult ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
A group of Tunisian youth from Sfax and Nabeul participating in the Assistance Unit funded Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project, designed a chatbot application on Facebook Messenger. The chatbot contains all the general information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it provides advice to users, and answers the most frequently asked questions and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
The International Republican Institute held three online trainings under its MEPI Strengthening Trust & Accountability in Tunisia program on crisis communication. A group of young activists, representatives of local governments and political parties, as well as public health experts participated in those trainings and learnt how to use proper crisis communication strategies to support the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
MEPI-funded Nebni.tn project devoted its newsletter to benchmark and cover the safety practices that the municipalities of Medenine are adopting in light of the current crisis. The newsletter will serve as an informative tool to keep local citizens updated on new procedures and measures undertaken by their municipalities. It will also enable the citizens to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Tunisia’s Directorate General of Prison and Rehabilitation (DGPR) confirmed that, in an effort to contain the coronavirus, the seven prison facilities that have a tailor vocational program are producing medical masks using sewing machines donated by the U.S. Government. More than 750 protective masks are assembled daily based on the required health standards and issued ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19, INL
U.S. Company Cisco Contributes to COVID-19 Response: American tech company Cisco donated video-conference equipment to government agencies to work remotely during the lockdown to ensure continuity of operations. Cisco offered a video-conference station for the Strategic Health Operation Center at the Ministry of Health (MoH), connecting it to eight remote sites in the country.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
During the MEPI Day of Service on April 4, Leaders for Democracy alumnus Wajdi Hamza launched Citizen-Gov initiative. Through this initiative, he hosted a Zoom call to advocate for solidarity in the face of a crisis, and to encourage people to give donations to the 1818 fund created by the Ministry of Health. Over 75 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
For Immediate Release April 03, 2020 TUNIS – The United States Government has committed $600,000 (approximately 1.7 million dinars) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Tunisia from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The United States is providing these funds to the World Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
(TAP) – Interior Minister Hichem Mechichi met, on Wednesday in Tunis, U.S. ambassador in Tunis, Donald Blome. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss the Tunisian-US cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism, training and education, as well as issues of common interest, a statement of the Interior Ministry said. The two sides stressed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 06/11/2022 Update on Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Travel to the U.S. *** As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: News
Confirmation emails for seats on special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Tunis Carthage International Airportarranged by the Department of State and U.S. Embassy Tunis were sent today, March 26, 2020. Unless you have received an email from Embassy Tunis confirming your seat on a flight, you are not guaranteed a seat. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services
Remarks of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, R. Clarke Cooper Sabah alkhyr! I am honored and thrilled to join you all today here at the very first Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition. Tunisia is a strong partner of the United States, and we are proud to stand with you. We salute ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
Tunis, February 28, 2020 Good evening everyone. I am proud to join you to celebrate the tremendous success of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps in Tunisia. I would like to thank Andrew Spindler – the CEO of FSVC – for the kind invitation and to his team for putting together this terrific event. On behalf ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
March 2, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Prime Minister Fakhfakh on forming a new government. The Secretary expressed his commitment to continuing the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Tunisia with Prime Minister Fakhfakh’s government and strengthening economic and commercial ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson February 26, 2020 Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper travels to Mauritania, Algeria, and Tunisia February 27-March 4, 2020, to expand U.S. security cooperation and defense trade that enhances our shared security across Africa and the Maghreb. In Mauritania February 27-28, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
DFC, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation February 20, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald J. Trump has selected U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler to serve as Executive Chairman of Prosper Africa. Announced in 2018,
Prosper Africa is a U.S. Government-led initiative which aims to substantially increase two-way trade and investment between the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News
USAID Administrator Mark Green Meets the President of the Republic, Kais Saaied On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the President of the Republic, Kais Saied, received the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mark Green. Mr. Green was on a working visit to Tunisia from February 16 to 18 as part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, Government Offices, USAID
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo February 7, 2020 This week the State Department has facilitated the transportation of nearly 17.8 tons of donated medical supplies to the Chinese people, including masks, gowns, gauze, respirators, and other vital materials. These donations are a testament to the generosity of the American people. Today, the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Overseas Security Advisory Council, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. Secretary of State
Tunis – February 6, 2020 “Prosper Africa and the Joint Economic Committee demonstrated our commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Tunisia economic relationship and helping Tunisia become a gateway to Africa for U.S. firms.” – Ambassador Donald Blome, speaking at the Prosper Africa opening ceremony. U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Events, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Statement by the Republic of Tunisia and the United States of America At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held today, Friday the 7th of February, in Tunis, Tunisian Minister of Trade Omar Béhi and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Joseph Semsar ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. This partnership ensures businesses are equipped with the technical and financial tools they need to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Tony Elumelu, Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa group, and founder of the largest African philanthropic initiative devoted to supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Prosper Africa conference, taking place February 6, 2020, in Tunis, Tunisia. The Prosper ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Prosper Africa
Good evening everyone. I am delighted to participate in Enactus’s first global summit, celebrating the accomplishments of entrepreneurs from 27 countries. I would like to thank Minister of Education and Interim Minister of Higher Education, Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Tourism and Interim Minister of Transport, René Trabelsi, Enactus Global CEO Rachael Jarosh, and Enactus ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Foreign Assistance, Job Opportunities | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 28, 2020 “We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: News
Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to join you for the closing ceremony for the fourth edition of Open Start Up Tunisia. First, I would like to acknowledge many contributions that have made OST4 a success. To the organizing committee led by Houda Ghozzi, you have a built a model of entrepreneurship education that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Registration is now open for the U.S. Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce of Tunisia’s conference promoting Prosper Africa at this link:
http://seminr.site/ . Prosper Africa, the U.S. government initiative to increase trade and investment between the United States and Africa, will provide a greater connection between the U.S. and African ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Events, News | Tags: Prosper Africa
Location: Tunisia Event: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis strongly encourages U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Tunisia at this time, travelers to and in Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February, 2020 Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to increase trade and investment between the United States and Africa, will launch in Tunisia with a conference sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America and the American Chamber of Commerce of Tunisia. The event will take place at the Laico ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 December, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: Prosper Africa
Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this graduation ceremony, celebrating the 132 Tunisian youth who have been trained and placed in jobs through the U.S. embassy’s Education for Employment project. I would like to thank the Interim Minister of Vocational Training and Employment, Tawfik Rajhi, Maitre Donia Ellouz and the entire Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The annual Patents for Humanity competition sponsored by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is officially open! The competition recognizes innovators who use game-changing technology to meet global humanitarian challenges. For full details, including how to apply, see:
https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/patent-policy/patents-humanity . Deadline: January 31, 2020
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Science & Tech
December 4-5, 2019 Ambassador Blome visited the Governor of Jendouba, Mr. Ali Marmouri, as well as the Mayor and other Tunisian government representatives of the region. This was followed by a press conference, in which he stressed that the U.S. is seeking to develop bilateral cooperation and boost the regional partnership in several sectors, especially ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
In support of the Fulbright alumni network, AMIDEAST Tunisia organized a conference for around 100 Fulbright alumni from Tunisia and Libya, November 22-25. The conference strengthened the Fulbright alumni community of the North Africa region, allowed Tunisian and Libyan alumni to develop leadership and community engagement skills, and facilitated innovative and cross-sectoral solutions to community ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 November, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Scholarships and Exchanges
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s
International Education Week celebration , the Embassy organized a roundtable with the Columbia University Global Center (CGC) in Tunis, to discuss International Cooperation and the Future of Education in Tunisia. Thank you to U.S. State Department Near Eastern Affairs Press and Public Diplomacy Deputy Director Alica Lejlic, officials from the Ministries of Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, Key Officials, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy was pleased to receive the Access English Microscholarship Program students from Boussalem, Djerba, Tataouine and Monastir who are learning English through this U.S. Department of State funded program. Ambassador Donald Blome had an interactive conversation with students from Tataouine and answered their questions about the Embassy and the United States. The students shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events | Tags: Access
This morning we are celebrating one of Tunisia’s greatest treasures – El Jem – as well as the strong and growing U.S.-Tunisian partnership on cultural heritage preservation. The El Jem grant is – in fact – the seventh Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation project in Tunisia. Some of you may remember that we launched a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Blome made his first official trip to Sfax this week. While in town, he met with Governor Anis Oueslati, the President of the University of Sfax and the heads of 19 other educational institutions based in Sfax. Ambassador Blome also had dinner with members of the local AmCham chapter, and visited students and classes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, English Language Learning, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Dear Friends, The U.S. Embassy Tunis and AmCham Tunis are pleased to announce CES®2020, which is the largest tradeshow and marketplace for consumer technology! This spectacular event will take place January 7-10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We invite you to join the Tunisian delegation to this annual trade event. About CES CES is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, News
October 15, 2019 I congratulate the Tunisian people, who turned out over the weekend to exercise their hard won right to vote. We were impressed with Tunisia’s independent elections commission, which increased voter confidence in the electoral system. Citizens choosing their next President is a milestone on Tunisia’s path to democracy. The U.S. looks forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia
Location: Tunis The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Tunisia to review the Department of State’s
travel advisory for Tunisia . Recent attacks have occurred against security forces in central Tunis. Actions to take: Remain vigilant, especially in crowded areas. Avoid demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: The U.S. Embassy is located in Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Good Morning Everyone, Sbe7 El Khir. I am delighted to be here with you today. Mabrouk on successful and transparent elections and good luck on the second round of the presidential elections. Tunisia’s success since the 2011 revolution continues to inspire people around the world. As a representative of the United States here in Tunisia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit
Southern Tunisia is renowned for its dunes, palm oases and – most notably – its delicious dates. With the support of USAID Mashrou3i, agripreneurs like Mohamed Tahar Jaziri are finding innovative ways to process and add value to this important local product. Launched in April 2019, Jektis Agro offers a variety of date derivatives mainly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
September 27, 2019 Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this special awards ceremony. I want to thank Minister of Industry Slim Feriani, the FHI360 team, and the distinguished winners of the PAM PACK Awards competition. The United States has been a strong supporter of Tunisia’s economic growth; in fact, a substantial portion ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Founded in 2000, CGS 3D (Computerized Generated Solution) is a Tunisian leader in producing 3D animated films. The company took off with the creation of the first Tunisian 3D TV series (Tunis2050). After this success and being able to offer high quality products at low production costs, CGS 3D began working with international partners. They ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
September 26, 2019 The forum’s purpose is to promote nursing professionalism, accountability, credentialing and standardization, and to incorporate evidence-based practice, thereby, strengthening nursing practice in Tunisia. Nursing leaders, professors, researchers, and students were invited to discuss the challenges in developing the nursing profession in Tunisia, brainstorm ideas for improvement, learn from one another, and to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Science & Tech
Tozeur – 11 September 2019 In partnership with the Regional Business Center, USAID Mashrou3i organized a ceremony in Tozeur to celebrate the successful launch of 8 start-ups and the creation of around 140 new jobs in the region. The Mashrou3i Start Up Day, held at the Palm Beach hotel in Tozeur, brought together the Governor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Ambassador Blome’s Remarks at Launch of Tunisia OECD Competition Assessment Report Tunis, September 18, 2019 Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Sabaah – El – Kheer! It is a pleasure to be with you this morning at the launch of the OECD Competition Assessment Review for Tunisia. I would like to extend my gratitude to Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Speeches, USAID | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Congratulations to the people of Tunisia on completing their first round of voting in the Presidential election. We also commend the Tunisian elections commission, ISIE, and international and local observers for their roles in supporting the Tunisian electoral process.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 15, 2019 On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are defined by respect for individual liberty and human dignity. A ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News
September 6, 2019 Ambassador Blome’s Remarks at the 2019 Independence Day Celebration Ladies and gentlemen, Good evening and welcome! Thank you for joining us. Thanks in particular for adjusting your schedules to allow us to host you on September 6 instead of July 4! I would like to thank in particular: His Excellency Kamel Morjane, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Assistant Secretary Schenker’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, and Lebanon
Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, David Schenker , will travel to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, and Lebanon September 4-13 to discuss security and economic issues with government and civil society leaders. During his trip, Assistant Secretary Schenker will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: News
On August 21, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) in the framework of its MEPI-funded project, led a workshop on the different technical aspects of successfully exporting handicrafts for 100 local small and medium enterprises focusing on the production of artisanal products. The exercise included guidance on design for a foreign market, interaction with professional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Tunisia U.S. SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WORTH UP TO ONE BILLION DINARS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TUNISIA August 28, 2019 The U.S. Government’s development agency, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a landmark five-year ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
To apply for an U.S Federal government grant you need to register your entity to do business with the U.S. Federal government by completing the registration process in SAM.gov database. (There is NO charge to register or maintain your entity registration record in SAM) To guide you during this process, the US Embassy encourage you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Political Affairs
Do I need to pay for the program? What are the costs? If you are selected as a finalist, Legacy International and the United States Department of State will cover all costs associated with your international travel, visa, and basic living costs in the United States. Am I eligible to apply? Please see eligibility requirements ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
Women in Tunisia, particularly rural women, face a number of challenges to civic and political participation. According to the National Institute of Statistics, 65 percent of Tunisian women living in rural areas drop out of school at an early age, contributing to an illiteracy rate of over 30 percent within this population. Illiteracy, along with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Abaya – a robe-like dress worn by some Muslim women – is typically imported by Tunisia from the Middle East. While researching online, Sabrine Hammami realized that she could match the price of these suppliers but offer better quality and customized designs. Through paid advertising on social media, Sabrine was already raising awareness of her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Mariem Ben Abid founded Suddart in 2016. Her company produces environmentally friendly cement tiles for home decoration. Tiles are handmade, one at a time and filled with mineral color pigments and intricate patterns. They are produced in an environmentally friendly process, emphasizing recycling and low waste. This 100% women-operated company strives to develop a sense ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories
Mashrou3i Celebrates Tunisia’s National Women’s Day with Special Feature on TV Show El Pitch Lights, camera, pitch! Sunday 11th August, 9pm (UTC+1), El Hiwar Ettounsi – Tunisia Five Tunisian business women go head to head for the chance to win 30,000 TND in this special edition of El Pitch, sponsored by Mashrou3i. The new pitching ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: News
August 2, 2019 – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tunisia organized a visit of Tunisian international basketball player Salah Mejri to the Douar Hicher indoor sports hall to meet and support a group of youth and associations active in sports from the regions of Douar Hicher, Sousse and Jendouba. This visit was organized ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, USAID
The White House Office of the Press Secretary July 26, 2019 President Donald J. Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to Attend the Funeral of His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia Today, President Donald J. Trump announced a Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to attend the funeral of His ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
The people of the United States offer their deepest condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi. President Caid Essebsi was a great leader and a friend of the United States. We join the people of Tunisia in celebrating his life and leadership.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
22 July 2019 – A Closing Ceremony was held on July 22 for the Community Journalism and the Active Citizen (TOKE) project in Tozeur and Kebli. The project was conceived and managed by IREX Europe and the Tunisian Association for Alternative Media, with support from the United States Embassy in Tunisia and the European Union. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Human Rights
Congratulations to the 12 Pedagogical Advisors who successfully completed the eight-week
online E-Teacher course “Teaching English to Young Learners.” The program was offered by George Mason University and funded by the U.S. Department of State. The participants were selected by the Tunisian Ministry of Education, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy. At the ceremony to present certificates ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout July 16, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met on July 16, 2019 in Washington, D.C., with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui as part of the third U.S.-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Pompeo discussed U.S. shared counterterrorism objectives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
The Department of State announces the release of the 2019 Investment Climate Statements. Investment Climate Statements help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing the latest assessment of conditions in foreign markets on openness to foreign investment, legal regimes and transparency, industrial policies, protection of real and intellectual property rights, state-owned enterprises, responsible business ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Uncategorized
Protecting the environment is a global priority and is as urgent in Tunisia as it is anywhere else in the world. Economic growth has at times been detrimental to the fragile natural environment and there is a rising call for a new mindset to help mitigate climate change. In 2014, Tunisia became one in a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Tunis Update July 1, 2019 The Embassy and its personnel will observe normal business hours on Tuesday, July 2nd. U.S. citizens with concerns or questions about the security situation in Tunisia should review the
Tunis Travel Advisory available at travel.state.gov. For additional information: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Alert – U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia U.S. Embassy Closed Monday, July 1st Event: Due to security concerns, the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Monday, July 1st, except for emergency services. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis Phone number: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Following consultations with the Tunisian government after today’s events, the U.S. Embassy is resuming normal activities effective immediately. The Embassy will operate under normal hours on June 28. The existing travel advisory for American citizens in Tunisia remains unchanged. The U.S. Embassy encourages American travelers in Tunisia to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The municipal council of Mareth is the first newly elected council to receive training on the inclusion of people with disabilities in local affairs, and the mainstreaming of disability access in municipal projects. With the support of TADAEEM’s grants program, the “Association Culture Alternative,” in partnership with Mareth Municipality, works on facilitating the involvement of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Ambassador Blome participated in the unveiling ceremony of “A Thousand and One Hands.” It is a ceramic mural on the side of the “Ibn Rachiq” Cultural Center in downtown Tunis. This large mural is composed of 1024 individual tiles created by 600 Tunisians across the country, and was partly financed by the American Embassy and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events
Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Sabaah – El – Kheer! It is a pleasure to be with you this morning at GE Renewable Energy Day. I would like to extend my gratitude to His Excellency Slim Feriani, Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Lotfi Ben Sassi, Economic Advisor to the Head of Government, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE The Second Session of the United States-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission June 14, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: The United States and Tunisia convened the second session of the Joint Economic Commission in Washington, D.C. on June 14. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. & Tunisia
In the presence of the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Mohamed Zine El Abidine, and Tunisian government and parliament representatives, Ambassador Blome launched the Oudhna archeological site restauration project. The site located in the Ben Arous Governorate, and the project will restore the ancient cisterns and provide storage for ancient artifacts. Work on the site, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events
May 21, 2019 – This year’s Lag B’Omer ceremony and Al Ghriba pilgrimage coincided with the month of Ramadan. This was a strong example of religious coexistence and freedom of expression. Ambassador Blome joined Tunisian government officials and other honorable guests at an Iftar offered by the Jewish community, a gesture emphasizing once again the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Human Rights, News
May 22, 2019 – Good evening, exchange alumni. Romdankoum Mabrouk, wa kol 3am Wintuma B’khir. This is my first Ramadan in Tunisia as Ambassador of the United States, and I am so honored to share it with you here in beautiful Djerba. There are countless things that make Ramadan a special month in this country, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events
April 23, 2019 Working with 33 municipalities nationwide, the Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) project has prioritized services in 31 municipalities and implemented data collection in approximately half. Most partner municipalities chose to focus on solid waste management, public lighting or roads. TADAEEM held its first regional workshops in Mahdia on April ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
TUNIS, Tunisia – The top U.S. commander in Africa met with Tunisian defense leaders in Tunis this week to discuss security concerns in the region and opportunities for strengthening partnerships. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, along with U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome, engaged with the Tunisian minister of defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2019 | Topics:
