Japan-Tunisia Relations
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs OZORA by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Chafra, Ambassador of Tunisia
October 16, 2026
On October 16, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs OZORA Koki received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Ahmed CHAFRA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia to Japan, for approximately 15 minutes beginning at 1:35 p.m. The overview of the meeting is as follows.
- In addition, Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA expressed his hope to accelerate consultations in order to sign the Japan-Tunisia Investment Agreement, which has reached an agreement in principle, within this year, which marks the 70th anniversary. Furthermore, the two sides confirmed that they would cooperate toward holding the Japan-Tunisia Bilateral Economic Forum.
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA also noted that both sides share the same position on signing the Japan-Tunisia Investment Agreement, which has reached substantial agreement, within this year, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
- In response, Ambassador Chafra expressed his commitment to working toward further strengthening the economic relationship between the two countries through the signing of the Investment Agreement and the realization of a Japan-Tunisia Bilateral Economic Forum. Both sides also agreed to continue close cooperation throughout this year, which marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.