Tunisia and India Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Tunisia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with plans to abolish visas for Tunisian citizens and increase political, economic, and cultural exchanges.
This direction was at the center of a meeting held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Bardo Palace, between Brahim Bouderbala, President of the Assembly of People's Representatives, and Devyani Khobragade, Indian Ambassador to Tunisia.
Historical Ties
Brahim Bouderbala praised the solidity of Tunisian-Indian relations, recalling that the two countries share a history marked by struggles for national liberation, as well as a common commitment to the values of peace, justice, and solidarity. He expressed his desire to see cooperation expand to new areas - economic, social, academic, and cultural - while emphasizing the essential role of parliamentary diplomacy, particularly through the recently created Tunisia-India friendship group within the Parliament.
India Highlights Tunisia's Importance as a Key Partner
For her part, the Indian Ambassador reaffirmed Tunisia's strategic position as a key African and Arab partner. She insisted on her country's willingness to share its expertise and multiply joint projects. Among the initiatives already undertaken, she cited cooperation with the Pasteur Institute of Tunis in the field of health.
Facilitating Mobility
The issue of mobility took center stage in the discussions. India is indeed considering abolishing visas for Tunisian citizens, a measure that would facilitate tourist and economic exchanges between the two countries. The Ambassador also invited the President of the Parliament and a delegation of Tunisian deputies to visit India, in order to consolidate dialogue and deepen institutional cooperation.
