Kasbah: Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri led a pivotal cabinet meeting at the Government Palace, focusing on the revision of the Investment Law to uncover new investment prospects within Tunisia.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse – English, the Prime Minister articulated that this new Investment Law aligns with the strategic directions under President Kais Saied’s vision. The initiative aspires to develop a new model grounded in social justice and fairness, reflecting the citizens’ aspirations for equitable and balanced progress.
A statement from the Prime Ministry emphasized that investment is crucial for economic growth, job creation, and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy. Tunisia has historically prioritized organizing investment through evolving legal frameworks since its independence, adapting to economic, social, and global changes.
Despite reforms introduced by Law No. 71 of 2016, the current investment system still requires enhancements to meet the national investment
policy’s objectives. The Prime Minister explained that the new law aims to boost investment, streamline procedures, facilitate the creation and development of enterprises, and align investment with national economic priorities.
Key objectives of the law include increasing the added value, competitiveness, and export capacity of the economy, directing investment to priority national sectors, creating decent jobs, enhancing youth skills, and establishing inclusive and fair development while preserving the environment and ensuring regional balance.
The law revision is part of broader structural reforms designed to steer investment toward high-impact developmental projects. This approach is comprehensive and integrated, responding to economic and technological changes while aligning with constitutional principles and national choices to ensure social justice and balanced development.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the law represents a structural reform, reflecting the President’s focus on enhancing public
sector efficiency, improving the business climate, strengthening investor confidence, and boosting the national economy’s competitiveness both regionally and internationally.
During the meeting, Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdelhafidh detailed the law’s presentation, noting it was crafted based on recent developments and best international practices. The goal is to attract both Tunisian and foreign investors through comprehensive reform, focusing on unifying the legal framework, simplifying procedures, fully digitalizing the investor’s journey, and revising the incentive system.
The Minister underscored practical provisions to facilitate investment, including adopting a national investor platform, simplifying procedures for young and new investors, and creating a single-window system for investors.
In her concluding remarks, the Prime Minister urged all officials across ministries, public enterprises, and agencies to engage positively and promptly with investors, support them in overcoming challeng
es, resolve issues swiftly, and propose suitable solutions in the national interest.
For proper handling of investment files, investors can now report any delays, lack of response, or violations by public structures to the Prime Ministry at: [email protected]. Submissions should include the applicant’s phone number, request, supporting documents, and contact details.