Tunisia and Senegal Aim to Boost Economic Ties Through Agro-Industry and Renewable Energy

Tunisia and Senegal are seeking to strengthen their economic exchanges by focusing on key sectors such as agro-industry, agricultural product processing, fertilizers, and renewable energy. These areas were at the heart of a meeting held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy, with the goal of unlocking new investment opportunities and fostering partnerships between businesses from both nations.

Key Participants

The meeting brought together:

• Cheikh Oumar, Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock.
• Moustapha Sow, the Senegalese Ambassador to Tunisia.
• Salah Zouari, Minister of Equipment and Housing, who is also overseeing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy.
• Ouael Chouchene, Secretary of State for Energy Transition.

Strategic Focus Areas

Beyond reinforcing diplomatic relations, the discussions centered on developing joint economic projects and facilitating partnerships between Tunisian and Senegalese companies. Key topics included:

• Sharing Industrial and Technological Expertise: Both sides discussed how to leverage their respective strengths to enhance the competitiveness of products from their economies.

• Agro-Industry as a Primary Cooperation Field:

  • Processing of agricultural products.
  • Food industries.
  • Fertilizer production.
  • Supply of agricultural inputs and equipment.

  The objective is to align the industrial capabilities of both countries with the needs of the agricultural sector while developing higher value-added supply chains.

• Renewable Energy:

  • Integrating renewable energy sources into agricultural activities and production systems.
  • Developing energy solutions tailored for farms and processing facilities, opening new avenues for cooperation.

Vision for Integrated Economic Cooperation

Salah Zouari emphasized the need to move beyond traditional trade exchanges to build a more integrated economic cooperation framework. This approach is based on:

• Joint investment.
• Complementarity of productive sectors.
• Food security.

Cheikh Oumar expressed Senegal’s strong desire to increase bilateral visits and exchange experiences to foster partnerships among economic actors.

Context: SIAT 2026

This meeting takes place within the framework of the Senegalese delegation’s participation in the 16th edition of the International Agricultural Investment and Technology Fair (SIAT 2026).