Geopolitics in tunisia
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Relations with Neighbouring countries
Ever since Moammar Gadhafi had been killed in 2011, anarchy has occurred in the country of Libya. This extreme issue created an impact on the world's economy, Tunsia's in particular. This "crisis" started at an uncomfortable time, it was when Tunisia's and Libya's bilateral relations were at their highest point. Since then, their relations have gone downhill. Trade relations have also extremely fallen. Karim Baklouti Barkettalh, a Tunisian businessman, said that the Libyan crisis had very negatively impacted the projects that his company maintained on Libyan soil. This applies to many other projects as well. The conflict had mainly affected trade and the projects that were related to Libya. Currently, Tunisia's economy has faced a downfall because of the anarchy that is occuring. Hopefully these economic issues will be solved.
On May 3 and 4 of 2014, positive agreements between Algeria and Tunisia had been signed. The agreements had related to Tunisia’s journey for economic and security support. These agreements were signed to maintain the strong and positive relations these two countries currently have. During these meetings, two agreements had been discussed. The first was, an agreement of $100 million between the Central Bank and the Bank of Algeria. The second was, Algeria loaning 100$ million to Tunisia. The head of the Algerian diplomacy, Ramtame Lamamra said, "Our relations are complementary with Tunisia." The relations between Algeria and Tunisia are known to be exemplary.
RELATIONS WITH regional COUNTRIES
The relationship between these two countries has been maintained strong and positive. These two countries have constantly been inspiring eachother to take certain actions. On December 18 2010, Tunisia had forced Ben Ali to resign his position as president and he has been ousted. On January 25 2011, this inspired Egypt to revolt against President Hosni Mubarak after he had ruled for 30 years. Tunisia's revolution had helped Egypt with theirs. Egypt had adapted their idea for the revolution and they had learned from Tunisia's mistakes, which they did not repeat.
The most crucial exports Egypt provides for Tunisia are petroleum oils, potatoes, pepper powder, aluminum products, dental care preparations, electrical home devices, etc. The most crucial exports Tunisia provides for Egypt are petroleum oils, various chemicals, textiles, cotton textiles, iron and steel products, aluminum, paper and cardboard, flour, meal and food preparations of cocoa, olive oil and couscous. Many agreements have been signed between Tunisia and Egypt including, a free trade agreement.
The most crucial exports Egypt provides for Tunisia are petroleum oils, potatoes, pepper powder, aluminum products, dental care preparations, electrical home devices, etc. The most crucial exports Tunisia provides for Egypt are petroleum oils, various chemicals, textiles, cotton textiles, iron and steel products, aluminum, paper and cardboard, flour, meal and food preparations of cocoa, olive oil and couscous. Many agreements have been signed between Tunisia and Egypt including, a free trade agreement.
Iran is expected to sign deals with Tunisia in the fields of construction, civil engineering, medicine, transportation, furniture and home appliances manufacturing and agriculture. In October 2014, Moncef Marzouki appeared in a meeting with new Iranian Ambassador, Mostafa Boroujerdi and he stated that his country is willing to expand it's cooperation with Iran. Moncef Marzouki also stated that " Tunisia and Iran should try harder to broaden bilateral ties". The relations between Iran and Tunisia have been very neutral, however they have been going uphill. They are both prepared to sign many agreements.
Ambassador Tayeb said, “I’m pleased to be here at this ceremony celebrating Tunisia’s 57th Independence Day as Saudi Arabia and Tunisia share strong relations.” Saudi Arabia carefully pays attentions to the Arab countries, and they respect the will of the people in these countries. Saudi Arabia's relations are based on religion, brotherhood and strategic interests. The bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia remain positive.
France is known as one of the most important investors in Tunisia. France invested €136 million in 2009 and €101 million in 2010. France is also one of Tunisia's largest and most important trading partners. France receives 28.7% of Tunisia's exports (France is Tunisia's biggest 'customer' when it comes to trade). In 2011, the value of France's exports to Tunisia was 3.6$ billion and Tunisia's exports to France were worth 4.5$ billion. France and Tunisia remain on good terms economically with no conflict.
RELATIONS WITH world powers
The USA and Tunisia are currently on good terms. They want to offer help with Tunisia's transition to democracy, political stability and economic prosperity. The U.S.A. wants to provide a secure environment for Tunisia. To do this, they supported their economy and transition by giving away over 350$ million. The U.S. wants Tunisia to private sector growth and economic growth will be the key for their success in the future and there economy. The U.S. will give funds to 100 Tunisians to go to a American scholarship. Peace Corps went to volunteering to be going to Tunisia in 2013 to spread the English skills to prepare them for professional and students for the future job employment. The U.S. is assisting 5000 Tunisian youth and 1500 women, in the skills of market so usual skills to be learned. They are trying to give them economical growth.
Tunisia and China have signed their first trade deal in 1958. Tunisia was one of the first Arab countries to make trade ties with China. In 1983 the Sino-Tunisian Joint Commitee of Economic, Trade, and Technological Cooperation has formed. Conferences such as the China-Tunisia Cooperation Forum were created to review efforts made by both countries. Both China and Tunisia are trying to strengthen bilateral relations. Tunis' main export in Phosphorus Fertilizers. Tunisia main import from China is tea and industrial products. Even though Tunisia and China are on good terms, Chinese labor in Tunisia has increased over the years. China has signed an agreement to build a hospital in Sfax. China has donated $1.8M to Tunisia's health sector. A number of doctors have been sent to Tunisia from the Beijiing government. China has been sending medical help/care to Tunisia since 1973. China agreed to set up shrimp farms in Tunisia Meditterrean Sea. Leading compound fertlizer in China is imported from Tunisia.
- Tunisia and China signed first trade deal in 1958
- Tunisa was one of the first arab countries to make trade ties with China
- In 1983 the Sino-Tunisian Joint Committee of Economic, Trade, and Technological Cooperation
- Conferences like China-Tunisia Cooperation Forum were made to review efforts
- China and Tunisia are trying/tried to strengthen bilateral relation
- Tunis main export is Phosphorus Fertilizers
- Imports mostly tea and industrial products
- Chinese labor in Tunisia has become common and increased over the passed year
- China signed an agreement to build a hospital in Sfax
- China donated $1.8M to Tunisia's health sector
- Beijing goverment sent a number of doctors
- China has been sending medical help/care to Tunisia since 1973
- China agreed to set up shrimp farms in Tunisia's Mediterrenean Sea
- Leading compound fertilizer in China is improted from Tunisia
This article states that, on May 6 2014 a forum will be held to discus the relations between Tunisia and Brazil. This will help discuss economic cooperation, business and investment. The Tunisian ambassador of Brazil stated that, they have a traditional friendship amongst each other. Meaning that they are friendly towards each other, however, they need to begin actual projects between the two countries.
The foreign minister of Russia, Lavrov said that Russia truly supports the Tunisians and their attempt at democracy. Tunisia and Russia prganised a meeting in which they would discuss, bilateral relations, which include the development of trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural co-operation, as well as tourism. They will also discuss the issues of Russian-Tunisian bilateral relations. The political dialogue between these two countries will also be attempted to be strengthened. The relations between Russia and Tunisia remain on the positive side. However, these two countries will be cooperating to improve the trade statistics.
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Since 1958, Tunisia has had a typically kept a well-kept and friendly relationship with Tunisia. The leaders in Tunisia have expressed an interest and admiration in India's democratic government. They admitted that India's struggle for freedom has been inspiring for Tunisia. The government in Tunisia has noticed that the fundamentalism and terrorism is a threat to the democratic government. In 1995, India and Tunisia joined and announced that they will be taking a similar stand to these issues by preventing "international terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime."
Tunisia and India have signed onto many MOU's (A memorandum of understanding) which is a formal agreement signed onto a legal paper. These agreements include many agreements such as, Indo-Tunisian Trade Agreement (1960), Agreement on Friendship and Technical, Economic and Scientific Cooperation (1965), Cultural Agreement (1969), Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (1994), Agreement on Scientific and Technology Cooperation (1995), Extradition Treaty (2000), Protocol of Cooperation between Diplomatic Institutes of the two countries (2002), Agreement in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises (2007), Air Services Agreement (2007) and Cooperation Agreement between Tunisia Radio and All India Radio (2012). The MOUs include those on utilization of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (1997), on Agriculture (2000), on Tourism (2000) and on Cooperation in Communication & Information Technology (2004).
Tunisia has always been an important source of phosphate for many countries, the income of phosphate from Tunisia is 50% for India. India exports many items to Tunisia such as, mobiles, machinery, sugar, tea, etc.
Tunisia and India have signed onto many MOU's (A memorandum of understanding) which is a formal agreement signed onto a legal paper. These agreements include many agreements such as, Indo-Tunisian Trade Agreement (1960), Agreement on Friendship and Technical, Economic and Scientific Cooperation (1965), Cultural Agreement (1969), Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (1994), Agreement on Scientific and Technology Cooperation (1995), Extradition Treaty (2000), Protocol of Cooperation between Diplomatic Institutes of the two countries (2002), Agreement in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises (2007), Air Services Agreement (2007) and Cooperation Agreement between Tunisia Radio and All India Radio (2012). The MOUs include those on utilization of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (1997), on Agriculture (2000), on Tourism (2000) and on Cooperation in Communication & Information Technology (2004).
Tunisia has always been an important source of phosphate for many countries, the income of phosphate from Tunisia is 50% for India. India exports many items to Tunisia such as, mobiles, machinery, sugar, tea, etc.
- Tunisia and India have a friendly relationship
- Tunisia admires India's well-kept democratic government
- Tunisia and India have signed around 13 MOU's
- Tunisia and India are trade partners, Tunisia exports phosphate to India and India exports many items to Tunisia such as, mobiles, machinery, sugar, tea, etc
In 1993 An Office of South African Interest was established in Tunis. On the 9th of June 1994, Mr Alfred Nzo, officially opened the South African Embassy in Tunis. Tunisia and South Africa have a healthy and mutually beneficial political and economic relationship. This relationship was strengthened in 1996 when the Joint Bilateral Commission between South Africa and Tunisia was held in Tunis. The third session of the Joint commission was held in Tunis in April 2001 and it focused on enhancing relations in the fields of Trade and Investment;
Since 1993 the volume of trade between South Africa and Tunisia has increased a lot from R4, 826,000 in 1993 to 32, 998, 000 in 2004. A high level business delegation, led by the Tunisian Minister of Trade, H.E. Minister Taher Sioud, visited Johannesburg and Cape Town during February 2002 for the second session of the South Africa - Tunisia Business Forum (SATBF).
Since 1993 the volume of trade between South Africa and Tunisia has increased a lot from R4, 826,000 in 1993 to 32, 998, 000 in 2004. A high level business delegation, led by the Tunisian Minister of Trade, H.E. Minister Taher Sioud, visited Johannesburg and Cape Town during February 2002 for the second session of the South Africa - Tunisia Business Forum (SATBF).
RELATIONS WITH the eu
The EU is friendly towards Tunisia and is looking for a positive relationship with the country. They are looking to support Tunisia economically and politically. In 2013, total trade amounts were about €20.5 billion between the EU and Tunisia. EU's imports from Tunisia are usually machinery and transport equipment, textile, clothing, fuels and mining products. EU's exports to Tunisia are usually by machinery and transport equipment, fuels, mining products, textile, clothing and chemicals. On 14th December 2011, the EU signed an agreement with Tunisia: Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements.
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