Tunisia to host Tokyo International Conference on African Development

The eighth meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) will be hosted by Tunisia in 2022, Japan’s foreign minister said ON Wednesday.

Toshimitsu Motegi held official talks in Tunisia, the first stop of his tour, which covers four countries in Africa and is planned to last until December 14.

Speaking at a press conference in Tunisia, Motegi emphasised the importance of strengthening relations between Tokyo and Tunis.

The two countries agreed to further improve their business climate in terms of investment and taxation, Motegi said.

Tunisia will organise the eighth TICAD in 2022 as the second African country to do so, according to the Tokyo-based Kyodo News Agency.

Initiated by Japan in 1932, the TICAD platform brings together international organisations and businesses.