The Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONNECT) and the Italian Confederation of Enterprises (Confimprese Italia) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at promoting international cooperation between Tunisian and Italian businesses.
The agreement seeks to enhance collaboration between companies and economic actors in both countries, particularly focusing on the growth and development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Sandro Frattini, the representative of Confimprese Italia in Tunisia, emphasized that the agreement is designed to “breathe new life into synergies between companies,” spotlighting the opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation.
He also highlighted the importance of MSMEs in driving economic growth and how Italy’s private industries, especially MSMEs, play a significant role in the broader Mattei Plan—a strategy promoted by the Italian government to support Africa’s development through mutually beneficial cooperation.
The agreement was signed by Aslan Ben Rajeb, President of CONNECT, and Guido D’Amico, President of Confimprese Italia.
Frattini, who was appointed to oversee the coordination of joint activities, noted that the partnership will encourage the sharing of knowledge, innovation, and business models, aiming to support the expansion of Tunisian businesses.
D’Amico expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, adding that an annual event will be held alternately in Italy and Tunisia to further strengthen business ties between the two countries.
Additionally, the partnership aligns with the Mattei Plan’s objectives, including the training of Tunisian workers and the introduction of microcredit initiatives to support startups in Tunisia.
Aslan Ben Rajeb highlighted the importance of this partnership in addressing the growing challenges faced by businesses in areas such as import, export, and internationalization.
He stressed that the collaboration would offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of Tunisian enterprises, ensuring effective representation at both national and international levels.
In the near future, the two organizations, with the support of institutions from both countries, plan to launch joint initiatives.
These will focus on supporting businesses in export-import activities, investment, knowledge exchange, and technical cooperation, ultimately fostering growth in the global market while protecting the interests of their members.
