Tunisia opened the “AI for the Future Summit 2025” on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, bringing together international experts, government officials, and representatives of regional and global organizations to discuss responsible and equitable uses of artificial intelligence. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, attended the opening session alongside the Minister of Communication Technologies, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and the Director-General of the Arab Organization for Information and Communication Technologies.
The summit, held on 2–3 December, seeks to advance practical recommendations for promoting safe AI governance and supporting innovation that benefits sustainable development and future generations.
In his remarks, Minister Nafti stated that Tunisia’s role in hosting the summit underscores its commitment to shaping a responsible global framework for AI governance and supporting inclusive technological development, particularly for emerging economies. Reflecting on Tunisia’s previous leadership in organizing the World Summit on the Information Society in 2005, he affirmed the country’s intention to remain actively engaged in global conversations, including the upcoming “Global Dialogue on AI Governance” in Geneva in July 2026.
The Minister stressed the need for multilateral cooperation to prevent AI from becoming a new driver of digital inequality, advocating instead for its use as a tool for digital fairness and sustainable growth. He also reiterated Tunisia’s support for the rights of the Palestinian people, emphasizing that equitable access to technology and digital development forms a vital component of fundamental rights and self-determination.
On the sidelines of the summit, Minister Nafti met with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin at the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis. The meeting highlighted opportunities to strengthen collaboration in digitalizing consular services for Tunisians abroad and establishing cultural and language programs for younger generations.
Secretary-General Bogdan-Martin also delivered a presentation to new diplomatic recruits, outlining the ITU’s role in shaping global telecommunications standards, current challenges in digital transformation, and the importance of multilateral diplomacy in addressing emerging technological issues.
