The Republic of Tunisia is strengthening cultural and tourism relations with Nigeria to boost two counties cultural and Tourism sectors.
The Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Moshen Antit made this known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja.
Mr Antit explained that Tunisia has advanced medical facilities and expertise, making it an attractive destination for medical tourism in Africa.
“Tunisia is known for its rich history and architecture which makes it a potential attraction for Nigerian tourists. Tunisia has also invested heavily in its healthcare infrastructure, and we believe that our medical services could be a valuable resource for Nigerians and other Africans seeking quality healthcare,” he said.
The Ambassador also invited Nigeria to participate in the International Conference on Financing, Investment, and Trade in Africa (FITA), scheduled for next month, in Tunisia.
He said the conference is expected to attract over 2,000 participants from 60 countries, providing a platform for discussions on investment opportunities and partnerships in Africa.
“We will be happy to collaborate with Nigeria and explore different ways of building bilateral and multinational partnerships and encourage cultural exchanges among Africans”, the Ambassador said.
Responding, The Minister for Art Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa said as the giant of Africa, Nigeria has always taken the lead in tourism as it has many UNESCO recognized tourist attractions.
MUSA said to further show the importance of tourism and culture to national development, the present administration has placed priority on further growing its tourism, and creative economy as captured in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed TINUBU.
She expressed optimism that the potential partnerships between Nigeria and Tunisia would help the two countries cement their bilateral relationship.
“This is an opportunity for us to strengthen ties within the continent and tap into the potential of our partnership. We look forward to our next meeting to document and seal our proposed cooperation with Tunisia,” Minister Musawa said.
The meeting between the Ambassador and Minister Musawa marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between Nigeria and Tunisia.