Tunisia expands diplomatic ties at OIC summit in Baghdad

Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nefti participated in the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad. During the summit, Nefti held several bilateral meetings to strengthen international ties.

In a meeting with Guinea-Bissau's Foreign Minister Fatumata Djau, the two nations agreed to enhance cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and vocational training. They also discussed promoting trade, mutual investments, and increasing student mobility through scholarship programs.

Nefti also engaged in discussions with foreign ministers from Iraq, Egypt, and Djibouti to explore partnerships in food, water, and energy security. Additionally, he called for the establishment of the General Assembly of the Islamic Civil Aviation Council, which is set to be headquartered in Tunisia.

On the sidelines of the summit, Nefti met with members of the Tunisian community in Iraq to discuss consular services and the strengthening of Tunisian-Iraqi economic and tourism relations.