Tunisia-China Ties: Tunisia to boost economic relations with China

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As Tunisian authorities are looking to attract more Chinese investment several Chinese delegations have recently visited the North African state to explore the potential for more cooperation in infrastructure, industry and transport. Adnen Chaouachi has more.

Tunisian Minister of State Property and Land Affairs Mabrouk Korchid declared that authorities in Tunis are working closely with China to boost economic ties. The North African state seeks to increase Chinese investments in various sectors.

MABROUK KORCHID MINISTER OF STATE PROPERTY AND LAND AFFAIRS, TUNISIA "We believe in the successful Belt and Road initiative which has paved the way for fruitful cooperation with the People's Republic of China. It's win-win cooperation."

Tunisia seeks to build a new 1.000 hectare economic centre and port in the coastal city of Zarzis.

MABROUK KORCHID MINISTER OF STATE PROPERTY AND LAND AFFAIRS, TUNISIA "Chinese investors can play a key role at the development of this major project. Chinese companies will be implemented in the area. It is a very strategic location for Tunisia and Africa."

ADNEN CHAOUACHI TUNIS, TUNISIA "Tunisia's parliamentarians maintain that they will support any initiative and develop a legal framework for government projects that will boost economic cooperation between Tunis and Beijing."

MPs believe in strong Tunisian-Chinese political and economic ties.

HASSEN LAAMERI MP, RULING NIDAA TOUNES PARTY "China is a great economic power. It is one of Tunisia's major partners. China can finance gigantic projects and provide consultation in many domains. Chinese experts and engineers are among the best in the world."

China is now building a very modern hospital in Sfax, Tunisia's economic city. The project has provided thousands of direct and indirect jobs. AC. CGTN. TUNIS.