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Tunisia: Start of New Era | |
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In this brief introductory presentation we give a profile of Tunisia and Tunisia-India relations and some investment opportunities: Strategic location Crossroads of North Africa, Europe, Excellent Political relations Diversified legal framework but limited trade flows: reached 212 MD in 2002; Tunisian exports : phosphoric acid, leathe—-Indian exports: cotton yarn, tea, tobacco, textiles.. Important investment opportunities in various fields Greater interest shown by private entrepreneurs from both countries. Ambition to consolidate and further diversify our cooperation. Tunisia at a glance Population: 10 million Demographic growth : 1.1 % 50 % of jobs in industry dedicated to export Life expectancy at birth: 72.2 years GDP: $ 20 billion Agriculture : 12% Industry : 34% Services : 54% Inflation : 2.8 % (2002) The middle class represents 80% of the population. Poverty rate reduced to 4%. Education : Compulsory for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16, - free at all levels. Number of students : 15% of population between 19-24 years . Some investment opportunities Textile: Yarns and fabrics are still imported in large quantities by exporting companies in operation in Tunisia. (1 billion US$)Automotive and Industrial components: for local or export markets (harnesses, connecting and lighting devices,printed circuits, condensors, transformers). |
Tunisia's Minister for Industry
and Energy, Moncef Ben Ahdallah, was in New Delhi in the third week of
May 2003 to forge dynamic economic cooperation ties with friendly India.
During his visit he met prominent Union Cabinet Ministers like Arun
Shourie, Arun Jaitley and Kushi Ram Rana. The DayAfter
Editor-in-Chief, Sunil Dang, in an exclusive interview with Ben Ahdallah
discussed the prospects of dynamic Indo-Tunisian economic cooperation.
