Tunisian prime minister promotes exports in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri visited the Tunisian pavilion in Moscow, which showcases olive oil, dates and the country’s tourism assets. She called for trade with Russia to be developed and Tunisian exports diversified, according to a statement from the Government Presidency.
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri visited the Tunisian pavilion in Moscow on Wednesday and called for trade with Russia to be stepped up. She called in particular for Tunisian exports to be diversified and the country’s products to strengthen their presence on the Russian market, according to a statement from the Government Presidency.
The pavilion, set up by the Tunisian Embassy with the Tunisian National Tourist Office and the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), showcases food products including olive oil and dates, as well as Tunisia as a tourist destination. Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri also highlighted opportunities for high-value-added processing industries.
The Prime Minister is making an official visit to Russia from 27 to 29 October at the invitation of the Russian president, to take part in the third Russia-Africa Summit, held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October. The visit follows the allocation of 150 million dinars for olive oil, announced on 23 October.
