The Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia, Fethi Zouhair Nouri, affirmed that Tunisia is going through a phase of tangible economic recovery, supported by the positive results recorded during the year 2025.
Speaking during a meeting with a group of international investors in Tunisian bonds, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund which are being held in Washington from October 14 to 18, 2025, he stressed that the Central Bank will continue its close coordination with government authorities. Objective: to strengthen investor confidence and guarantee Tunisia’s access to international financial markets when necessary, according to a press release from the issuing institution.
During a working meeting with representatives of several banks and international financial institutions, the governor praised the capacity of the Tunisian economy to absorb shocks and generate sustainable growth. He insisted on the crucial role of these institutions, particularly those with subsidiaries in Tunisia, in promoting the country’s economic performance on international markets, while exploring new prospects for cooperation.
In his interview with officials from the Moody’s rating agency, Nouri highlighted the importance of the policies recently adopted in Tunisia, which have contributed to strengthening economic and financial stability. He recalled that these efforts enabled the improvement of Tunisia’s sovereign rating by the Fitch agency, from CCC+ to B- with a stable outlook.
The governor also presented the latest economic and financial developments since the rating agency’s previous report, highlighting the positive indicators achieved in 2025. According to him, this dynamic reflects the sustained efforts aimed at placing Tunisia on a sustainable growth trajectory.
