Carthage: President of the Republic Kais Saed met Saturday in Carthage with Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais Mohammed Al Yousef. The Head of State shed light on the privileged historic ties binding Tunisia and the Sultanate of Oman, emphasizing their “far-reaching, deep and well-established relations.”

According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, the President referenced the school founded by Tunisian teacher Mohamed Ali Boudhina in Muscat in the early 20th century under the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal as evidence of these ties. He also noted the historical visit paid by Sultan Qabus ibn Sad to Tunisia in 1973 as a significant event in their shared history.

The cooperation process, which began in the 1970s, has progressed over the years across various sectors such as education, culture, training, administration, health, and justice, the President stated. He mentioned the potential to expand cooperation in areas including the economy, trade, investment, and human resource development, grounded in mutual respect and exploring partnership opportunities.

The President highlighted the outcomes and opportunities for cooperation that arose from this visit. He also addressed the need for closer collaboration in response to rapid international changes, positioning both nations as active participants in shaping the future.