Stella Odueme
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, has reaffirmed the regional bloc’s commitment to deepening relations and expanding cooperation with Tunisia.
Diop stated this when he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, H.E. Mohsen Antit, during a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, a statement said on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on strengthening institutional relations and exploring new areas of collaboration between ECOWAS and Tunisia.
Both sides identified technology and digitalisation, security, sustainable development and infrastructure as key areas with potential for enhanced cooperation.
They also underscored the importance of knowledge-sharing, information exchange and digital innovation in promoting regional integration, economic competitiveness and sustainable development.
The discussions further highlighted opportunities for greater investment in transport, energy and connectivity, alongside efforts to enhance climate resilience, inclusive growth and regional peace.
The meeting ended with a shared commitment to sustaining dialogue and identifying concrete opportunities for collaboration that would advance the mutual interests of ECOWAS and Tunisia.