Foreign relations of Tunisia

Tunisia is a country in North Africa that has worked hard to build strong relationships with other nations. Its leaders have often focused on keeping good ties with countries in the West, like Europe and the United States, while also taking an active part in groups with other Arab and African countries.

In the past, President Habib Bourguiba chose a path called “nonalignment,” meaning Tunisia didn’t want to strongly side with any one group. Still, he made sure to keep close friends with places such as Pakistan. Later, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali continued these efforts, aiming to keep Tunisia’s friendships steady and helpful with the West while staying involved in regional matters. These relationships help Tunisia work together with others on important issues and support its growth and stability.

Diplomatic relations

Tunisia has diplomatic ties with many countries around the world.

Bilateral relations

Africa

Americas

Asia

Tunisia has been a calm voice for peace in the Middle East. From 1979 to 1990, Tunisia was the home of the Arab League. It also hosted the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1982 to 1993. After that, the PLO moved to Jericho, and the Palestinian Authority was created following the Oslo Accords. Some PLO offices are still in Tunis.

Tunisia has helped bring peace to the Middle East. In 1993, it was the first Arab country to welcome an official group from Israel as part of peace talks. This continued until 2000. Israelis from Tunisia can visit using their Israeli passports.

Europe

Oceania

Foreign Ambassadors

Here are some important ambassadors who worked in Tunisia:

• Farid Abboud, who was the Lebanese Ambassador to Tunisia from 2007 to 2013
• Jacob Walles, who was the American Ambassador to Tunisia from 2012 to 2016. Before him, Daniel Rubinstein held this role.