Automotive sector: Ministerial interest in training sessions

The Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Ms. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, oversaw, on Friday, December 19, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) in Tunis, the closing of a training session for a group of journalists from various print, electronic and audiovisual media.

This meeting took place in the presence of the Chief of Staff, Ms. Afef Chachi Tayari, the President of the Association, Ms. Mariem Elloumi, as well as representatives of the Association and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

This session was organised by the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA), under the supervision of the ministry services and in collaboration with GIZ and Invest For Jobs, from December 17 to 19.

In her address, the minister emphasized the role of various media outlets in promoting this promising sector and showcasing its strengths both nationally and internationally. She indicated that the automotive components industry strengthens Tunisia's position in the Euro-Mediterranean region and in Africa, adding that the ministry's services, in cooperation with all stakeholders, are working to attract major companies, launch new projects, create more jobs, and improve the sector's competitiveness.

Presentations were also made on the sector's indicators, which include nearly 300 companies and provide more than 120,000 jobs, while exports reached 3.9 billion euros.

Germany is the top destination for Tunisian exports in this area with 37%, followed by France (21%), Romania (12%) and Italy (11%).

Among the major projects planned in the sector is the creation of the "Smart Automotive City" on an area of 300 hectares. This project will include advanced industrial units, research and development laboratories, training centers, and spaces dedicated to modern technologies, and will contribute to the creation of up to 150,000 jobs in the medium and long term.

During the training period, the delegation of journalists visited several industrial companies active in the automotive components and equipment sector, such as TPS Plastivaloire, Draxlmaier, PSZ Electronic and ACTIA.

The Daily

Source: https://www.lequotidien.com.tn/fr/economie/9303-secteur-automobile-interet-ministeriel-aux-sessions-de-formation