The meeting served to consolidate bilateral relations and explore new avenues for cooperation in key areas such as gender, youth, and local governance, as well as to address issues of regional and international relevance.
The meeting between Ministers Albares and Nafti took place at a key moment, coinciding with the approaching 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborhood and Cooperation, a milestone that underlines the strength and importance of the relationship between Spain and Tunisia. During the meeting, Albares emphasized Tunisia's fundamental role as a partner for Spain, both bilaterally and regionally, highlighting its relevance in the Union for the Mediterranean.
One of the central points of the discussion was the strengthening of development cooperation. Albares announced the reopening of the Spanish Cooperation Office in TunisiaThis will allow us to promote projects in vital areas such as gender, youth, and local governance. "We are committed to deepening our collaboration with Tunisia, and the reopening of our cooperation office is a decisive step in that direction," stated Minister Albares.
In addition, the importance of the IV International Conference on Financing for DevelopmentTo be held in Seville in 2025. This event aims to establish a new paradigm of development financing to advance towards the achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). "This conference will be a crucial opportunity to define strategies that promote sustainable development at a global level," Albares noted.
Another relevant topic was the «Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028", which seeks to strengthen Spain's presence and cooperation on the African continent, including the North of AfricaAlbares requested Tunisia's support to work together on this strategy, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration.




