Tunisia and Libya Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Vocational Training and Employment Cooperation
The Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training has signed a new chapter in its cooperation with Libya, concluding a comprehensive agreement aimed at reinforcing vocational training, employment, and worker mobility between the two countries.
Key Provisions of the Agreement
The agreement, signed on April 29, 2026, by the Tunisian and Libyan ministers, covers several key areas:
- Vocational training and continuous education
- Entrepreneurship
- Mutual recognition of diplomas
- Organization of worker mobility
A New Approach to Cooperation
The Tunisian authorities have emphasized the unprecedented nature of this agreement, which is the first to integrate a comprehensive approach incorporating modern technologies and digital transformations in the labor market. The goal is to better structure worker mobility within a legal framework that guarantees workers' rights and ensures a balance between supply and demand.
Details of the Cooperation
The cooperation provides for:
- Exchange of information on job opportunities
- Organization of joint training sessions
- Implementation of trainer training programs
- Twinning of training institutions
A joint technical commission will be responsible for monitoring the agreement, with the development of annual programs.
Context and Significance
This agreement is part of a broader context in which both countries are seeking to strengthen their cooperation in the face of labor market challenges and economic mutations.
Additional Developments
Notably, the Libyan side has called for the mandatory registration of foreign workers on the "Wafed" digital platform, a system designed to organize and monitor foreign labor in Libya through a unified electronic device.
