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On 30 October 2025, the Inspector General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ilgvars Kļava, welcomed an accreditation visit from the new non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia to Latvia, Taoufik Chebbi.
Ilgvars Kļava noted with satisfaction the current cooperation between Latvia and Tunisia, which is gradually expanding in the fields of tourism, education and science. He underlined that Latvia is interested in dynamising a political dialogue, promoting economic cooperation and diversifying trade. Ilgvars Kļava welcomed Tunisia’s cooperation with the European Union and called for its strengthening.
The Ambassador of Tunisia voiced his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in the EU framework. The Ambassador expressed satisfaction with Latvia’s membership of the UN Security Council in 2026–2027 and wished success with the challenging responsibilities. The diplomats agreed to hold political consultations between the Foreign Ministries to discuss the strengthening of cooperation and promoting a more active political dialogue.
The officials also exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Ilgvars Kļava thanked Tunisia for voting in support of Ukraine at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the destructive impact of the Russian aggression poses on global security. The Inspector General and the Ambassador expressed hope for achieving sustainable peace in the Middle East after the signing of the Gaza Ceasefire Plan.
Diplomatic relations between Latvia and Tunisia were established on 26 June 1992.
Ambassador Taoufik Chebbi resides in Warsaw, Poland.