Tunisia’s Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) has announced on October 23 that 22 Chinese companies have established operations in the country, contributing over 31 million Tunisian dinars in foreign direct investment and generating around 1,100 jobs. The disclosure followed the visit of Li Shijie, a senior member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, who met with FIPA Director General Jalel Tebib and other officials to explore investment and trade opportunities between the two nations.
Talks focused on expanding Chinese involvement in key Tunisian sectors, including automotive manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy, and tourism. Tebib reaffirmed Tunisia’s openness to Chinese investment, while Li highlighted the country’s strategic location, skilled labour, and favourable market access as major attractions. Both sides emphasised their commitment to deepening economic ties under the Belt and Road Initiative, positioning Tunisia as an emerging hub for Chinese enterprises in North Africa.