Tunisian president meets Saudi investment minister

TUNIS, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Tunisian President Kais Saied received on Saturday visiting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, said a statement released by the presidency.
During the meeting, the president praised the strength of the relations and deep-rooted cultural ties that unite Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.
According to Saied, Tunisia is working to promulgate new legislation to facilitate investment procedures and pave the way for Tunisian and foreign investors.
He stressed that Tunisia encourages investors to launch projects in a healthy and favorable environment that protects both their rights and those of Tunisia.
“Tunisia has become qualified for fierce global competition to attract investments in several sectors, including renewable energy, hydrogen, logistics investments, real estate development, and tourism,” said the Saudi minister in a press conference held after the meeting.
Al-Falih stressed that Saudi investors are ready to enter into these areas at the right time.
“We are optimistic about the political and economic stability and development that Tunisia has achieved,” added the Saudi minister. ■