FM calls "historic" launch Sunday in Niamey of African Continental Free Trade Area
Foreign Minister khémaies Jhinaoui called "historic" the launch Sunday in Niamey, Niger, of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr....
The FM was tasked by President Béji Caïd Essebsi with leading the Tunisian delegation to works of the 12th Extraordinary African Union Summit on AfCFTA.
This is a move towards achieving "peace ansd prosperity in Africa," the minister said. Tunisia is intent on underpinning continental efforts to...
Stronger cooperation at centre of FM's phone call with Spanish counterpart
Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui Thursday had a phone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell.
The two ministers underlined the importance of monitoring the implementation of recommendations of the 8th high-level meeting held in Tunis in February 2018 and the outcome of Jhinaoui's Madrid visit in January 2019.
They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common...
Jhinaoui meets with Palestinian Ambassador in Tunis
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Khémaies Jhinaoui received, on Wednesday in Tunis, Palestinian Ambassador to Tunisia, Hayel Fahoum.
The Palestinian diplomat handed him a message from his Palestinian counterpart, Riadh Melki, in which he offered his most sincere congratulations on Tunisia's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2020-2021, expressing his conviction that "Tunisia will be the...
Joint declaration establishing diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Nicaragua
A joint declaration on the establishment of diplomatic relations at the level of non-resident ambassadors between Tunisia and Nicaragua was inked on...
This declaration is part of finishing off and reinforcing the diplomatic relations network between Tunisia and all countries around the world, particularly those of Latin America.
The inking of this joint declaration formalises the relations between the two countries in compliance with the...
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FM calls "historic" launch Sunday in Niamey of African Continental Free Trade Area
Foreign Minister khémaies Jhinaoui called "historic" the launch Sunday in Niamey, Niger, of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr. Jhinaoui added: This is a "crucial step on the pathway to economic integration."
08/07/2019
Stronger cooperation at centre of FM's phone call with Spanish counterpart
Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui Thursday had a phone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell.
05/07/2019
Jhinaoui meets with Palestinian Ambassador in Tunis
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Khémaies Jhinaoui received, on Wednesday in Tunis, Palestinian Ambassador to Tunisia, Hayel Fahoum.
04/07/2019
Joint declaration establishing diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Nicaragua
A joint declaration on the establishment of diplomatic relations at the level of non-resident ambassadors between Tunisia and Nicaragua was inked on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York.
03/07/2019
Conseil de sécurité-Tunisie: Série d'entretiens de Khemaies Jhinaoui à New York avec des responsables internationaux, arabes et étrangers
Le secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Antonio Guterres, a exprimé sa confiance quant à la capacité de la diplomatie tunisienne à jouer son rôle au Conseil de sécurité avec toute responsabilité et sagesse de par son approche modérée et sa vision de consensus, notamment dans les régions arabes et...
11/06/2019
Mr. Jhinaoui participates in preparatory ministerial meetings of 14th OIC Islamic Summit
Tunisia participated on Wednesday in the preparatory ministerial meetings for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC), due to be held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) with the participation of President Beji Caid Essebsi.
30/05/2019
Foreign Minister meets parliamentary delegation from Republic of Korea
Foreign Affairs Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui met on Monday with a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by vice-speaker of the National Assembly LEE Ju Young and chairman of the Korea-Tunisia Friendship Association JOO Kwang Deok.
27/05/2019
MoU signed between Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ISIE
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday in Tunis between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Independent High Authority for the Election (ISIE) on the organization of the 2019 parliamentary and presidential elections abroad.
24/05/2019
Mr. Jhinaoui meets in Oslo with senior Norwegian officials
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui paid an official visit on Tuesday to Oslo as part of the first session of the Tunisian-Norwegian political consultations.
23/05/2019
Mr. Jhinaoui to make two-day official visit to Norway starting May 20
Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui is making an official visit to Norway on May 20-21 at the invitation of his Norwegian counterpart Ine Eriksen Soreide.
20/05/2019
Tunisia/ Uruguay: FM discusses with Uruguayan counterpart means to strengthen bilateral cooperation relations
During an official visit to Uruguay, Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui met with his Uruguayan counterpart Rodolfo Nin Novoa on Thursday.
09/05/2019
Tunisia/Uruguay: Jhinaoui meets with Uruguay’s President of Chamber of Deputies
The role of parliamentary diplomacy in consolidating cooperation between Tunisia and Uruguay was at the centre of the meeting between Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui and President of the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay, Cecilia Bottino.
09/05/2019
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Argentina: looking forward to further develop relations and support economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs praised the level of excellent political relations between the two friendly countries, stressing their willingness to increase their support, particularly in the economic field.
07/05/2019
Tunisian-Italian Higher Council of Strategic Partnership at heart of joint press conference between Jhinaoui and Milanesi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui had a meeting Tuesday in Tunis with his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi.
30/04/2019
Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea sign several co-operation agreements
29 April 2019 Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea signed two co-operation agreements and three executive programs on Monday, in the margins of Tunisia-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission meeting.
29/04/2019
The MFA meets the Secretary-General of La Francophonie
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khemaies Jhinaoui, held a working session with the Secretary-General of the International Organization of la Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo, on the various aspects of bilateral cooperation as well as preparations for the Francophone Summit to be held in Tunisia in...
15/04/2019
Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria call for national reconciliation in Libya
Tunisian, Egyptian and Algerian Foreign Ministers warned, on Tuesday at a tripartite meeting in Cairo, against the continued deterioration of the security, economic and social situation in Libya.
06/03/2019
Jhinaoui on official visit to Switzerland, February 27-28
Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui is paying an official visit to Berne, Switzerland, on February 27-28, at the invitation of Swiss Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis.
27/02/2019
Entrée en application, le 1er mars, de la convention supprimant l'exigence de la légalisation des actes publics étrangers
Le ministère de la Justice et le ministère des Affaires étrangères ont annoncé, lundi l’entrée en application, à partir du 1er mars 2019, de la convention supprimant l'exigence de la légalisation des actes publics étrangers.
25/02/2019
Tunisia, Ghana seal three cooperation agreements
Three cooperation agreements were inked Monday in Tunis by Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui and Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchway.
19/02/2019
FM takes part in Munich Security Conference, meets number of his counterparts and senior officials
Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui took part in the 55th session of the Munich Security Conference held in the Bavarian capital from February 15 to 17.
17/02/2019
Our MFA receives Rachid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui received Rachid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, on a working visit to Tunisia.
14/02/2019
Mr Jhinaoui meets with French ambassador in Tunis
Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui met Monday with ambassador of France in Tunis Olivier Poivre d'Arvor.
05/02/2019
Minister of Foreign Affairs receives the Head of National Anti-Trafficking Authority
The President of the national authority to fight against human trafficking, Raoudha Laabidi informed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui about the activities of the authority and its action plan concerning the implementation of the National Strategy to fight against human...
28/01/2019
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FM calls "historic" launch Sunday in Niamey of African Continental Free Trade Area
Foreign Minister khémaies Jhinaoui called "historic" the launch Sunday in Niamey, Niger, of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Mr....
08/07/2019Stronger cooperation at centre of FM's phone call with Spanish counterpart
Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui Thursday had a phone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Josep Borrell.
05/07/2019Jhinaoui meets with Palestinian Ambassador in Tunis
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Khémaies Jhinaoui received, on Wednesday in Tunis, Palestinian Ambassador to Tunisia, Hayel Fahoum.
04/07/2019Joint declaration establishing diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Nicaragua
A joint declaration on the establishment of diplomatic relations at the level of non-resident ambassadors between Tunisia and Nicaragua was inked on...
03/07/2019Conseil de sécurité-Tunisie: Série d'entretiens de Khemaies Jhinaoui à New York avec des responsables internationaux, arabes et étrangers
Le secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Antonio Guterres, a exprimé sa confiance quant à la capacité de la diplomatie tunisienne à jouer son rôle au...
11/06/2019Tunisia elected as non-permanent member of Security Council with 191 votes
Tunisia was elected on Friday by the United Nations General Assembly in New York as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2020-2021...
07/06/2019Mr. Jhinaoui participates in preparatory ministerial meetings of 14th OIC Islamic Summit
Tunisia participated on Wednesday in the preparatory ministerial meetings for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic...
30/05/2019Foreign Minister meets parliamentary delegation from Republic of Korea
Foreign Affairs Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui met on Monday with a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by vice-speaker of the...
27/05/2019MoU signed between Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ISIE
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday in Tunis between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Independent High Authority for the...
24/05/2019Mr. Jhinaoui meets in Oslo with senior Norwegian officials
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui paid an official visit on Tuesday to Oslo as part of the first session of the Tunisian-Norwegian...
23/05/2019
MEDIA SPACE
During the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly
28/09/2018The speech of Tunisia delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly
Foreign Minister receives his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov
26/01/2019Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui addresses the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
10/10/2018Address by the Minister for Foreign Affairs at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit
25/09/2018DISCOVER TUNISIA
Tunisia economic openness
Being among the most competitive economies in Africa and the Arab world, the Tunisian economy offers businesses an environment of higher quality than those found in main competing countries.
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