As a build up to the inaugural COMESA Investment Forum (CIF 2024) in Tunis, COMESA Assistant Secretary General for Programmes Amb. Dr. Mohamed Kadah, paid a courtesy call on Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Mrs. Faryal Al-Orgi Al-Sabein on Wednesday, July 26, 2024
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the role of COMESA in supporting economic cooperation, trade exchange, investment and partnership efforts aimed to achieve integration among Member Sstates. These factors are expected to contribute to driving economic growth, promote inclusivity and sustainable development.
During the discussions, specifically about the CIF, Dr. Kadah highlighted the importance of investment and partnership within the COMESA region, emphasising the essential mechanisms for networking interests and creating growth opportunities in Member States. “ This Forum will allow participants to learn about the investment advantages and opportunities in the member countries, particularly Tunisia, in vital sectors such as industry, agriculture, and tourism”.
He noted that while investment flows towards the African continent remain modest despite its vast natural and human resources, greater efforts are needed to identify these opportunities. He mentioned that formulating an investment map for member countries is currently a priority for the organization and the agency.
Honourable Minister, Mrs. Faryal Al-Orgi Al-Sabei reiterated Tunisia’s commitment to enhancing its economic cooperation with all African countries, especially the members of COMESA. She praised COMESA’s efforts to consolidate economic cooperation and open new horizons, highlighting Tunisia’s provision of necessary facilities and incentives in collaboration with member states for the common good.
The Minister emphasised that Tunisia’s participation in this promising regional forum reaffirms its dedication to the African dimension and its commitment to leveraging all available resources to achieve development on the continent. She expressed hope that the Forum would broadly introduce investment and partnership opportunities in the Member States, particularly Tunisia, across all sectors.