A Tunisian delegation visits the IOC

In addition to its participation at COP25 in Madrid, a high-level Tunisian delegation visited IOC headquarters on 12 December 2019. In attendance were Samir Taieb, the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries; Mokhtar Hammami, the Minister of Local Affairs and Environment; and Mohamed Boufaroua, the Director General of Forests. They were also accompanied by H.E Wacef Chiha, the Ambassador of Tunisia to Madrid. The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Director, Abdellatif Ghedira, the two Deputy Executive Directors Jaime Lillo, Mustafa Sepetci and many of the Organisation’s staff. The Executive Director, the Head of the Technology and Environment Unit and the Head of the Observatory Department organised an informative presentation on the IOC’s mission. They discussed economics, statistical data, olive trees and the environment, promotion and communication. A rich debate followed, demonstrating the interest the presentation generated among the audience. At the end of the session, gifts were exchanged between the Tunisian delegation and the Executive Director.