Italy signs agreement to welcome migrant workers from Tunisia

Italy signed an agreement on Friday to take in some 4,000 Tunisian workers, in line with its promises to help the North African state stem the pressure of migrants at its borders. The agreement was signed during a visit by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to Tunis, where he was due to meet his counterpart Nabil Ammar and President Kais Saied, his office said. It provides for regular migration channels for “skilled workers” wishing to come to Italy, according to an Italian news note. Rome has also promised to help Tunisia…

Tunisia seeks South Korean expertise for 5G rollout

The Tunisian government sees 5G technology as a means of accelerating the digital transformation of various economic sectors, including agriculture, education and transport. The executive has set November 2024 as the launch date for ultra-high-speed internet in the country. Tunisia and South Korea have agreed to collaborate on the deployment of 5G technology, according to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Nizar Ben Neji, Minister of Communication Technologies, and his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jong Ho. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Global ICT Leaders Forum…