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Ambassador Joey Hood and Minister of Cultural Affairs sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The MOU will facilitate technical cooperation between law enforcement, customs officials, and archaeologists of both countries to identify, interdict, and return trafficked cultural heritage from Tunisia

Ambassador Joey Hood and Minister of Cultural Affairs Hayet Guettat Guermazi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect Tunisia’s cultural property. The MOU will facilitate technical cooperation between law enforcement, customs officials, and archaeologists of both countries to identify, interdict, and return trafficked cultural heritage from Tunisia. Tunisia now…

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United States (U.S.) Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia Joey Hood Presents His Credentials

Ambassador Hood emphasized “I am delighted to be the new ambassador to Tunisia"

Newly arrived U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood presented his credentials to President Kais Saied at the Presidential Palace in Carthage. Ambassador Hood emphasized: “I am delighted to be the new ambassador to Tunisia and look forward to building on our two nations’ long-standing and historic ties.”

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Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi Metting with Prime Minister Najla Bouden

The meeting was also an opportunity to introduce Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope who was on a visit to Tunisia

Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with Prime Minister Najla Bouden to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global matters. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi underscored U.S. support for implementing economic reforms and moving towards an agreement with the IMF to address economic challenges and achieve economic prosperity for all…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy in Tunisia Facilitates a 5G Security Workshop for Tunisian Partners

The workshop was launched with the participation of Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and Minister of Communication Technologies Nizar Ben Neji

The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia was pleased to facilitate a 5G security workshop for Tunisian partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and other U.S. and international partners to share best practices. The workshop was launched with the participation of Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and…

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Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2023

For 20 years, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) has supported more than 1,000 projects in 130+ countries

The U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2023 U. S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Program.  AFCP aims to preserve archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression, such as indigenous languages and crafts.  Please note that full…

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‘Wings of Swing’ Music Band Visits Tunisia

The United States Air Forces in Europe band had a mission to expand partnerships, and foster trust and friendship between the United States and populations across Europe and Africa

Last week, the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) ‘Wings of Swing’ music band visited Tunisia as part of the U.S. military delegation at the Air Show International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (IADE) in Enfidha. While in Tunisia, the ensemble performed a wide spectrum of American music at the…

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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Christopher Le Mon Visits Tunisia

Deputy Assistant Secretary Le Mon also met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, and the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE)

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Christopher Le Mon visited Tunisia from October 14 to 16 to meet with representatives from Tunisia’s vibrant civil society who are advocating for an inclusive democratic political process that protects fundamental freedoms, including the rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.…

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Chargee d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi Opens American Pavilion of the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition

Chargée Franceschi and Lt. General Lamontagne underscored the importance of our long-standing security relationship and defense cooperation with Tunisia

The United States was proud to participate in the 2022 International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) taking place at Tunisia’s Enfidha-Hammamet Airport. Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi and Lt. General John Lamontagne, Deputy Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, inaugurated the U.S. Pavilion. In a press…

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U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment

This $500,000 USD initiative supports the creation of training centers, exhibitions to display handicrafts, outdoor libraries, playgrounds and public gardens

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we renew our commitment to supporting women’s economic and social empowerment. U.S. Embassy Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined Mayor of Tunis Souad Abderrahim and Governor Kamel Fekih to inaugurate two refurbished public spaces in the historic Medina funded by USAID – US Agency for International Development as…

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Joint statement by the Ambassadors of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union

A transparent, independent and efficient judiciary and the separation of powers are essential for a functioning democracy that serves its people

The  Ambassadors of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union in Tunisia are deeply concerned about the announcement of the intention to unilaterally dissolve the Supreme Judicial Council whose mission is to ensure the sound functioning of the justice system and respect…