ECOWAS and Tunisia pledge to strengthen regional cooperation

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), General Birame Diop, met with the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation to support regional development, stability, and sustainable economic growth in Africa.

Discussions focused on several key areas for partnership, including economic development, security, regional integration, and technological advancement. Both sides identified significant opportunities for enhanced cooperation in digitalization, digital infrastructure, and the development of knowledge-based economies to improve public services and economic competitiveness.

The meeting also addressed critical regional challenges, such as youth migration, human trafficking, and the illicit trafficking of drugs and other substances.