Tunisia and France Sign Five Financing Agreements Worth €54 Million
The Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, and the Executive Director of the French Development Agency (AFD), Philippe Orliange, signed five financing agreements totaling €54 million (approximately 180 million Tunisian dinars). The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Anne Guéguen, Ambassador of France, and Abdelhamid Mnaja, CEO of the National Water Distribution Company.
Details of the Agreements
The agreements include:
- Three loans worth €42 million (approximately 140 million dinars) dedicated to:
- Reinforcing and securing the supply of drinking water in the Greater Tunis region
- Strengthening the drinking water system in the Center-West, Sahel, and Sfax regions
- Two grants totaling €12 million (approximately 40 million dinars), including:
- €2 million in technical support for economic empowerment programs
- Support for vocational training and employment
Ceremony and Visit
The ceremony was held on Friday, September 12, 2025, during Philippe Orliange's working visit to Tunisia.
Statements
Samir Abdelhafidh highlighted the quality of cooperation between Tunisia and the AFD, emphasizing the desire to intensify and diversify this collaboration, aligned with national development priorities and objectives, particularly in the areas of water security, economic empowerment, and vocational training.
Philippe Orliange, Executive Director of the AFD, expressed his satisfaction with the current partnership, stressing the expected positive impact on water supply, social inclusion, and youth employment. He reaffirmed the AFD's commitment to continuing its support for Tunisia under the 2026-2030 development plan.
