22 September 2026, New York – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia, Mohamed Ali Nafti.

During the discussions in New York, the officials explored ways to further develop Moldova–Tunisia relations and cooperation in the economic and educational fields. They also discussed cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Tunisia within international organisations and multilateral platforms, particularly the United Nations and the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi highlighted the Republic of Moldova’s interest in increasing bilateral trade and promoting Moldovan products on the Tunisian market, particularly honey, walnuts, and processed fruit and vegetables.

Expanding opportunities in the field of education was another topic of discussion, with the two sides noting the growing number of Tunisian students pursuing their studies in the Republic of Moldova.

Regarding the development of the bilateral legal framework, the ministers agreed to sign, in the near future, the Agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports, as well as Memoranda of Understanding on economic diplomacy and cooperation between the diplomatic institutions of the two countries. The two counterparts also discussed holding the first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Tunisia.

Ministers Mihai Popșoi and Mohamed Ali Nafti confirmed their readiness to continue the bilateral dialogue and take the necessary steps to further develop Moldova–Tunisia relations and advance the common agenda.

On 27 September 2026, the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Tunisia will mark 22 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.