News & Events | U.S. Embassy in Tunisia

U.S. Embassy Supports Transportation Sector

Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Minister of Transportation Moez Chakcouk 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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (2022-2023)

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Apply Now! The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a prestigious year-long exchange in the United States for young and mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a commitment to public service, and potential for professional advancement. Humphrey Fellows pursue a self-directed, individualized, non-degree graduate-level study program. ...

By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges

Memorandum of Understanding Between the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Interior to Bolster Bilateral Security Cooperation

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia

U.S. Embassy Supports Handicrafts Sector in 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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19

U.S. Donates Two Mobile Negative-Pressure Isolation Hospitals to “Mongi Selim” Hospital in La Marsa

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Military Assistance

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