Tunisia’s Minister of Agriculture, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, officially inaugurated a new seawater desalination plant in Sfax on June 18, 2026. The facility, built through a Tunisian-Japanese partnership, will initially produce 100,000 cubic meters of freshwater daily. Capacity is expandable to 250,000 cubic meters per day to address growing water needs. The plant represents a significant investment in water security for the region. This infrastructure project aims to alleviate water scarcity challenges facing Sfax and potentially surrounding areas. Further details regarding the financial specifics and long-term operational plans were not immediately available. The inauguration signifies a step towards sustainable water management in Tunisia.