Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), will pay an official visit to Tunisia on April 28–29, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening the partnership between the EU bank and Tunisia.
This visit, his second to Tunisia since assuming office in 2024, will focus on advancing collaboration in water, energy, environment, innovation, and sustainable development.
During his mission, the Vice-President will meet several Tunisian Government officials and sign new financing and grant agreements supported by the European Union.
The program includes visits to several projects supported by the EIB, including Enfidha airport, the first public-private partnership project in Tunisia, and Sousse Technopole (Novation City), an emblematic innovation ecosystem designed to boost Tunisia’s competitiveness in emerging sectors.
The mission will also mark the 20th anniversary of the Bank’s representative office in Tunisia.
“Tunisia is a priority partner for the EIB in the Southern Neighbourhood region,” stated Tsakiris ahead of his visit.
He added: “Through these new agreements, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the country’s priorities in energy transition, climate resilience, and social development. This visit underscores our dedication to amplifying our impact for the Tunisian people through long-term partnership.”
Since 2017, the EIB has mobilized over €1.8 billion for transformative projects in Tunisia, spanning water and sanitation, transport, education, energy transition, and private sector support.
