Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri expressed her country’s desire for a strengthened strategic partnership with Italy during the opening of the Tunisian-Italian Economic Forum in Tunis. The forum, held on June 24, 2026, was co-hosted with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Zenzri reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Italy. The event signals a renewed focus on bolstering trade and investment between the two nations. Further details of discussions and agreements reached at the forum were not immediately available. The forum aims to foster increased collaboration and mutual economic benefit for both Tunisia and Italy. This initiative underscores Tunisia’s strategic importance as a partner for Italy in the region.