EU Ambassador: 90% of investment in Tunisia is European
He said that the agreement had been very beneficial for Tunisia. With three thousand companies providing more than 400,000 jobs, the EU accounts for 70% of trade and 90% of foreign investment in Tunisia,' he said.
'In addition to the economy, the EU has launched numerous social programmes in Tunisia, including vocational training and job creation,' he added.
Giuseppe Perrone pointed out that cooperation programs in higher education and vocational training, such as 'Horizon Europe' and 'Erasmus+ Tunisia', enable Tunisians to benefit from more attractive job offers and contribute to economic development.
He also pointed out that the European Union was waiting for Tunisian proposals before resuming discussions on a possible free trade agreement along the lines of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTA).
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