Islamabad: Tunisia’s Charg© d’Affaires, Ms. Dorsaf Maaroufi, has said that the Preferential Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Tunisia will create new opportunities for expanding trade and commercial activities between the two countries.
She said Pakistan’s principled foreign policy and support for oppressed nations had earned deep appreciation and respect in Tunisia.
She expressed these views while addressing a farewell reception hosted in her honour at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), says a press release issued here Wednesday.
Ms. Maaroufi said that Pakistan and Tunisia need to further strengthen their economic and trade relations, adding that efforts were underway to increase bilateral trade. She appreciated Pakistan’s support for Tunisia’s position at the United Nations.
She also recalled the visit of a large ICCI business delegation to Tunisia in 2025, which participated in the International Coffee Festival and signed agreements with various Chambers of Commerce.
She termed the visit an important milestone in promoting bilateral trade relations and expressed hope that cooperation would continue during the tenure of her successor.
Ms. Maaroufi said Pakistan had become an important part of her professional and personal life during her first diplomatic assignment. Although she was leaving Pakistan physically, the country would always remain in her heart and memories.
She said she would continue playing her role in promoting friendship between Pakistan and Tunisia after returning to Tunisia.
Acting President ICCI Irfan Chaudhry said Pakistan must transform its longstanding friendly relations with African countries into strong trade, investment and business partnerships.
He said closer economic engagement with Africa could create new opportunities for the Pakistani business community and contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth.
He appreciated Ms. Maaroufi’s valuable services for promoting Pakistan-Tunisia relations and said she had played an important role in enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries.
