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U.S. Relationship

Ksar Ouled Soltane near Tataouine in South Tunisia. North Africa
Ksar Ouled Soltane near Tataouine in South Tunisia. North Africa

U.S.-Tunisia Relations

Tunisia is a strong partner of the U.S. and the U.S. Government is proud to support Tunisia in its transition to democracy. In this effort, one of the United States’ priorities is to help Tunisia provide a secure environment conducive to the development of democratic institutions and practices, and to inclusive economic growth. The U.S. also supports Tunisia as it
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Ksar Ouled Soltane near Tataouine in South Tunisia. North Africa

U.S. Assistance to Tunisia

Since the January 2011 revolution, the U.S. has committed more than $1.4 billion to support Tunisia’s transition. U.S. assistance to Tunisia focuses on an array of targeted areas that include ensuring and enhancing internal and external security, promoting democratic practices and good governance, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Ksar Ouled Soltane near Tataouine in South Tunisia. North Africa

Bilateral Economic Relations

The U.S. strongly believes that private sector growth and economic opportunity are keys to Tunisia’s prosperity and long-term stability. The U.S. and Tunisia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement and agreement to implement the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act in 2019, a Science and Technology Agreement in 2014, a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2002, a Bilateral Investment
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

The U.S. delivers COVID vaccines to Tunisia.

COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries

Since July, 2021 the United States has donated 2,904,510 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Tunisia. This includes 1,400,490 Pfizer, 1,000,020 Moderna, and 504,000 J&J doses. Of the 2,904,510 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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