WASHINGTON - eTradeWire -- The National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that Her Excellency Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia's Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as the 2024 Ambassador of the Year for her outstanding contributions to U.S. - Arab commercial relations.  The invitation-only award ceremony will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Washington DC in December.

"Ambassador Tajouri Bessassi has helped to bring a measure of stability and predictability to the Tunisia – U.S. partnership at a time of great change across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region," noted David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC.  He added "She worked hard to explain Tunisia's Arab Spring Aftermath challenges and opportunities to American policymakers, helping, thus, to keep the Tunisia – U.S. relationship on an even keel."

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Ambassador Tajouri Bessassi stated, "I am deeply honored to be named the 2024 Ambassador of the Year by NUSACC. This prestigious recognition, awarded to a humble diplomat committed to strengthening Tunisia-U.S. relations, reflects the longstanding partnership between our two Nations and Peoples."

She went on to say, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire NUSACC team for their unwavering support in fostering strong relationships between the USA and the Arab world, especially the Republic of Tunisia.  Together, we will continue to strengthen the bonds between our Nations and work toward a brighter and more prosperous future for all."

Building Bridges Between Tunisia and the USA

Her Excellency Hanène Tajouri Bessassi is the Republic of Tunisia's first female Ambassador to the United States. She has worked tirelessly to strengthen political, commercial, and cultural relations between Tunisia and the United States. Among Her achievements, in recent months:  Launch of the Congressional Tunisia Caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) and U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN); key role in launching the first Group of Francophone Ambassadors, serving as the Group's first President;  Co-hosting, in partnership with NUSACC, of an economic roundtable supported by the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT); hosting, at the US Congress, an olive oil tasting reception that attracted political and commercial leaders on a bipartisan basis.

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Ambassador Tajouri Bessassi received the Award from the Washington Educational and Cultural Attaché Association (WECAA) for her efforts to foster dialogue among diverse cultural backgrounds.

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