During a meeting on 27 January at Tunisia’s official presidential residence, the Carthage Palace, Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, delivered a message on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Tunisia’s president, Kais Saied, reaffirming Egypt’s support for Tunisia and calling for closer cooperation as the two countries navigate regional and international challenges. In his message, President Al-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and developmental fields to benefit both nations, highlighting the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties between the two peoples. On his part, President Saied praised the ongoing coordination and close relations between the two countries. During the meeting, Abdelatty welcomed the outcomes of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Supreme Committee, which took place in Cairo from 8 to 11 September 2025, noting that its decisions reflect a shared commitment to expanding cooperation across priority sectors. He also highlighted the positive results of the 16th session of the Joint Consular Committee, also held in Tunis, earlier this month, which underscored the countries’ determination to accelerate collaboration on multiple levels. Economic and trade cooperation was a central focus, with Abdelatty stressing the importance…
Egypt Delivers Message to Tunisia Reaffirming Support and Cooperation
January 27, 2026
By Nadine Tag
Journalist