Tunisia and South Korea Explore Automotive Component Partnerships

Tunis, October 12, 2026 – Samir Abdelhafidh, Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, met on Monday with a high-level South Korean delegation comprising executives from automotive component manufacturers, as well as representatives from leading research and technological innovation centers.

Source: Ministry of Economy and Planning

The meeting served as a platform to discuss potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships between the two nations in the automotive sector.

Accompanied by Lee Tae Won, the Ambassador of South Korea to Tunisia, and representatives from professional and investment bodies in both countries, Minister Abdelhafidh highlighted Tunisia’s key competitive advantages. He emphasized the country’s skilled human capital and strategic geographic location. Additionally, he underscored the significant progress made by Tunisia’s automotive component industry and the substantial experience local firms have gained in integrating into international value chains.

In response, members of the South Korean delegation expressed strong interest in establishing long-term partnerships with Tunisia. They specifically noted the country’s strategic position, which could serve as a vital hub for expanding their operations into both African and European markets.

The delegation, which also included key players in research and innovation, demonstrated a keen interest in exploring cooperation opportunities in industrial and technological domains.

Both parties concluded by stressing the importance of strengthening exchanges between businesses and relevant institutions to materialize projects that align with their mutual interests. Notably, no specific investment figures were announced at the conclusion of the meeting.