Tozeur hosts First Tunisian-Algerian-Libyan Investment Forum from May 30 to June 1

TOZEUR: The first Tunisian-Algerian-Libyan Investment Forum is being held from May 30 to June 1, in the city of Tozeur. It brought together investors and professionals of the public and professional structures from the three countries, with the aim of seizing joint investment opportunities. The organization of the event was initiated by the Tunisian Association of SMEs in partnership with economic experts from Tunisia, Libya and Algeria. The Forum in Tunisia follows the 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Algeria, and the announcement of the programme aimed at establishing free trade and transit trade zones, Head of the Organizing Committee Khaled Ghouil told TAP. The Forum in Tunisia serves as a platform which offers an opportunity for market prospects, promotion of products from the three countries and access to global markets, by unifying programs within blocks or tripartite partnerships, Ghouil pointed out. The forum's activities include an overview of investment opportunities in each country, an exhibition of the experience of communitarian companies, in addition to sharing experiences in transit law and the activation of previously signed agreements. The forum will be attended by delegations from the three countries, namely deputies, representatives of some ministries and unions and businessmen, with the aim of establishing trust. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse