Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reiterated on Thursday, 11/9/2025, Egypt's commitment to elevating cooperation with Tunisia to a deeper strategic level, with a goal of achieving tangible results for both countries. Speaking at the Egyptian-Tunisian Business Forum in the New Administrative Capital, Madbouli expressed hope that the forum would mark the beginning of a practical path that opens a new door for the private sector and transforms the historical bonds between Egypt and Tunisia into real economic opportunities.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouli extended heartfelt thanks to Tunisia's leadership, government, and people for their sincere efforts in making cooperation between the two nations a success while welcoming his Tunisian counterpart, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani. Madbouli described the forum as a clear reflection of longstanding, strong ties between Egypt and Tunisia, reiterating the two countries' shared stance on developing bilateral cooperation, empowering the private sector, and creating better opportunities for both peoples.

Despite some progress in trade and investment relations, Madbouli said the current figures fall far short of the two countries' potential, calling for moving toward major strategic partnerships that stretch into African and European markets. He emphasized focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture and food security, tourism, manufacturing, and ICT, identifying these as engines for growth and job creation.

Madbouli proposed activating the Egyptian-Tunisian Business Council as a practical platform to promote investment opportunities and facilitate information exchange. He suggested the possibility of launching a joint digital portal to support the investor community in both nations. He further called for closer coordination through trade chambers and investor unions to allow Egyptian and Tunisian firms to work more closely, turn potential into actual projects, and expand into Africa.

Highlighting regional advantages, Madbouli noted Tunisia's strong presence in West Africa and Egypt's influence in Central and East Africa. He stated that by combining these strengths, the two nations could launch joint agricultural, food manufacturing, and textile projects, opening new markets while boosting Arab integration across the region.