Minister Chalghoum, I want to thank the Tunisian government, your colleagues here at the Ministry of Finance, and you personally for your assistance in finalizing this important agreement between our two countries. I am delighted to be here today to sign the agreement on behalf of my government. I look forward to seeing it entered ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
The Ambassador’s visit to Sousse supported U.S. engagement and economic initiatives in the region. During his visit, he inaugurated the new location of Amideast Center, and a new factory of SARTEX, which produces American jeans in Tunisia for export to Europe. He also visited Tunisia’s first probation office, a pilot project designed to rehabilitate prisoners ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance
On April 16-18, 2019, Ambassador Blome visited Tozeur and Kibili, which he identified as important regions to demonstrate U.S. economic development and diplomacy support. On the trip, he visited a number of beneficiaries of U.S. assistance, including the Kibili Municipality, a date farm, and a public school. He also spoke to citizens of the region ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, USAID
| Tags: MEPI
Thank you, Mr. President of the INLUCC and Mr. Governor. Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to attend the inauguration of the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) in the governorate of Medenine. This is the opening of the second of five offices that the Embassy is supporting in interior regions. The United States collaborates with Tunisia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News
Chief of Staff Ferchichi, Director General Ben Halima, Representatives of partner organizations and artisans, Esteemed journalists, Hello and welcome. I am delighted to be here to participate in the signing of the partnership agreement between the ONAT and Family Health International (FHI) 360. I am also glad to be a part of this impressive Tunisian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Foreign Assistance, Speeches
USAID and Tunisia JOBS organized the “Women Entrepreneurs’ Forum” on Wednes- day, March 6, 2019. The Forum celebrated In- ternational Women’s Rights Day, with the Min- ister of Vocational Training and Employment, His Excellency the United States Ambassador to Tunisia, the USAID Mission Director, and the Tunisia JOBS Chief of Party in attendance. The event ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News, USAID
Good morning and Welcome to everyone صباح الخير ومرحبا بكم جميعا I am very pleased to be here today. As you all know, I am pretty new around here/I have just started working in Tunis, but I’ve already heard quite a bit lot about the Sharekna project. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
Ambassador Remarks at the Women Entrepreneurship Forum March 6, 2019 at the Movenpick Hotel in Gammarth Minister Ounissi, distinguished and honored guests, good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate your success. صباحَ الْخير السيّدة سيّدة الونيسي وزيرةْ التَكْوِين المِهْنِي والتَّشْغِيل؛ حَضَرَات الضُّيوف الْكِرام؛ سعيدٌ أنْ أَكُونَ بَيْنَكم اليوم لِلْاِحْتِفال ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
On February 22 at the American Center, Ambassador Blome introduced himself and the U.S. Embassy’s mission to a group of Tunisians who are participating in a Public Affairs-funded English Conversation Course that focuses on developing English language skills through discussion of U.S. government, economy, and culture. During their visit, participants asked questions and heard first-hand ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, English Language Learning, Events
