The President of the Tunisian National Olympic Committee and IOC Member, Mehrez Boussayene, welcomed the Ambassador of Spain to Tunisia, Isidro González Afonso, for a friendly meeting focused on Tunisian-Spanish friendship, sport and Olympic values as a means of bringing people closer together.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the excellent sporting and Olympic relations between the two countries, as well as new opportunities for cooperation in various fields. Football featured prominently in the discussions, particularly the growing presence in Tunisia of initiatives linked to major Spanish football institutions, including Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. New opportunities involving Valencia in Sousse were also highlighted.

The rapid growth of padel in Tunisia was another key topic. With Spain recognised as an international leader in the sport, both sides acknowledged the potential for further development and the exchange of expertise. The discussions also underlined the strong relationship between the Tunisian National Olympic Committee and the Spanish Olympic Committee, with both sides expressing their interest in further strengthening ties between the two Olympic families.

During the meeting, Mehrez Boussayene thanked the Spanish Embassy in Tunisia for its excellent cooperation and valuable support for Tunisian elite athletes. In particular, he highlighted the Embassy’s assistance in facilitating their travel to Spain for training camps and competitions.