The Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, reviewed on Monday, October 12, 2026, with a South Korean delegation, investment opportunities and prospects for strengthening the partnership between Tunisia and South Korea in the automotive components industry.
The delegation included executives from companies specializing in the manufacture of automotive components, as well as representatives of technology clusters, research and innovation centers, and the Korean Automotive Industry Association.
Strengthening Industrial Cooperation Between the Two Countries
This meeting took place in the presence of the South Korean ambassador to Tunisia, Lee Tae-won, the president of the Tunisian Association of Automotive Component Manufacturers, Mariem Loumi, and the vice-president of the Tunisian-Korean Chamber of Commerce, Mehdi Mahjoub.
Representatives from investment and business support structures also participated in the discussions.
The talks focused on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of investment and industrial partnership.
On this occasion, Samir Abdelhafidh welcomed the level of cooperative relations between Tunisia and South Korea, expressing the wish that this visit would give a new impetus to economic exchanges between the two countries.
Tunisia Highlights Its Competitive Advantages
During this meeting, the minister presented Tunisia’s main competitive advantages, notably the qualification of its human resources and its strategic geographical position.
He also highlighted the development achieved by Tunisia’s automotive components industry and the expertise acquired by companies in the sector.
According to the minister, this evolution has enabled Tunisia to strengthen its positioning within the global value chains of the automotive industry.
South Korean Companies Interested in Long-Term Partnerships
For their part, the South Korean ambassador and the delegation members affirmed that the composition of this mission demonstrated the interest of Korean companies specializing in automotive components, research and technological innovation in establishing durable partnerships with Tunisia.
They particularly highlighted the country’s strategic position, considered a potential platform for developing activities aimed at African and European markets.
The South Korean representatives also expressed their willingness to intensify coordination and cooperation with the various parties concerned in the coming period.
The stated objective is to move the discussions toward the realization of investment projects likely to serve the common economic interests of both countries.
No investment amount or project implementation timeline was specified at this stage.
