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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 March, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Events, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Environment, Events
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: 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: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance
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: Business, Economic Affairs, News, 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: Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
A Practical Guide to Franchise that provides the basic tools and principles that entrepreneurs and investors need to obtain useful information on various aspects of franchise. This guide is part of the Tunisian-American cooperation. It contains a series of recommendations to deal with the specifics of the Tunisian market with respect to franchise. The guide …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News
TUNIS, TUNISIA — The United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council met on April 21, 2017 in Tunis under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Ambassador Mokhtar Chaouachi, Director General for Asia and the Americas in the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the Council meeting, which is the seventh held since the TIFA …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Trade, USAID
As prepared for delivery Ambassador Remarks at Souk At-Tanmia Launch Ceremony Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Imed Hammami, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Imed Hammami EFE Tunisia CEO, Lamia Chaffai; Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. I am very glad to be with you at this ceremony celebrating 172 new graduates; of whom 135 are with us. As of today, you are starting your professional careers and embracing your hopes for a successful …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Inauguration of AmCham’s new Center Chapter in Sousse Good afternoon. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, I would like first to congratulate the extended family of AmCham Tunisia for opening this new chapter in the Center region, which I understand will cover Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir. Thanks to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Trade
Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun M. Kumar at the Tunisia2020 Investment Conference U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS MARDI 29 NOVEMBRE 2016 Mr. President, Ministers,Your Excellencies, and distinguished representatives, thank you for the opportunity to join you today. As we approach the six year anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution, we must reflect upon the magnitude of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia
Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and the State Secretary of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Saida Ounissi spoke with around forty Tunisian entrepreneurs at the U.S. Embassy Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. DCM Moeling emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship to Tunisia’s future and the Embassy’s commitment to supporting Tunisian innovators. State Secretary Ounissi said the public …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 November, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs
Thank you very much. Minister Ladhari, UTICA President Bouchamaoui, other distinguished guests – all of the Enactus team and most of all, all of the entrepreneurs in the crowd, good evening and “Saha Chribetkom.” That’s the only Arabic I am going to speak tonight. I promise. But, if I speak too long I will say …
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By Public Affairs Section | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs
Agreement with the United States Today, Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement with the United States that will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets, delivering on President Obama’s discussions with Tunisian President Caid Essebsi in May 2015. The loan guarantee underscores the United States’ enduring commitment …
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By Public Affairs Section | 3 June, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 6, 2016 At the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held today in Washington, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine A. Novelli and Tunisian Minister of Vocational Training and Employment Zied Ladhari acknowledged the growing economic partnership between Tunisia and the United States, as …
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By Public Affairs Section | 6 May, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Trade | Tags: Joint Economic Commission
Deputy Assistant Secretary John Desrocher, in an interview on Express FM on April 19, highlighted the upcoming Joint Economic Commission, which will take place May 6 in Washington. Radio Express FM
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By Public Affairs Section | 19 April, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Joint Economic Commission
……From his side, Ambassador Rubinstein expressed his gratitude of being among AmCham Members in a Monthly Lunch Debate for the first time in his mandate. Talking about the Economic Challenges is Tunisia, His Excellency argued that the U.S. Government recognizes that the Government of Tunisia has taken concrete steps toward Economic reforms, but additional action …
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By Public Affairs Section | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs
Good morning. Minister Larbi, Madame Elghoul, distinguished guests. I am pleased to be with you today at the launch of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development. CEED, as it is known, will provide Tunisian entrepreneurs with the funds, training, and networking opportunities they need to get their businesses up and running. I am very …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2014 | Topics: Economic Affairs