The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Tunisia enjoy longstanding and fraternal relations founded on mutual respect and a shared commitment to advancing cooperation across a wide range of fields in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and supports the prosperity and development of their two brotherly peoples.
In recent years, bilateral relations have continued to grow through high-level official visits and meetings, most notably the visit of H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, to the Republic of Tunisia to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest. Throughout 2024 and 2025, official visits and consultations between the two sides continued, underscoring the importance of sustained dialogue and coordination on issues of mutual concern. These engagements reflect the strength of bilateral relations and the shared commitment of both countries to further enhancing their partnership.
Economic cooperation is a key pillar of the bilateral relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Tunisia. It is supported by ongoing engagement between the two countries' economic institutions to explore new partnership opportunities across priority sectors, including renewable energy, food industries, technology, and tourism.
The volume of non-oil trade between the two countries reached approximately USD 414 million in 2025, representing a 27.8% increase compared with 2024. Imports from the United Arab Emirates to Tunisia also rose from USD 128 million in 2024 to USD 161 million in 2025, marking a 26% increase.
During the 2019–2023 period, imports from the United Arab Emirates to Tunisia amounted to approximately USD 103 million, while Tunisian exports to the United Arab Emirates reached approximately USD 88 million.
In 2025, the two countries officially launched negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking an important step toward expanding bilateral trade and investment, improving market access for goods, and strengthening cooperation in the fields of industry, agriculture, and renewable energy.
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Tunis continues to organize and support a wide range of cultural and community initiatives in cooperation with Tunisian academic and cultural institutions. These efforts aim to promote the UAE's cultural heritage, strengthen cultural exchange, support initiatives related to youth, education, and innovation, and participate in festivals, exhibitions, and heritage events.
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