The Minister of Tourism, Mr. Mohamed El Mez Belhassen, inaugurated today, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the News Hall in the capital, the promotional days for traditional industries specific to craftsmen with special needs. The event was attended by the Director-General of the National Office for Traditional Industries, the Regional Director for Social Affairs in Tunisia, and several officials from the Ministry and the Office.

On this occasion, the Minister visited the contents of the exhibition organized by the National Office for Traditional Industries in coordination with the Regional Directorate for Social Affairs. He also had discussions with the craftsmen about their concerns, emphasizing the need to provide necessary support, further assistance, and specialized training courses in collaboration with relevant authorities to enhance their talents. The aim is to ensure better promotion of their creations and craft products in various fields.

The Minister pointed out that organizing these days is an important initiative aimed at empowering this category of craftsmen, who possess great creative potentials, to promote their products, raise awareness about them, and help them integrate socially and economically.

He further highlighted that this group of craftsmen receives continuous support and assistance, as a dedicated space is annually allocated free of charge at the National Salon of Innovation in Traditional Industries, in addition to pavilions for active associations in the field. Moreover, spaces are furnished and provided for the benefit of members of this group in regional exhibitions and events.

These promotional days, which will continue until July 8, feature the participation of 20 craftsmen with special needs from 9 associations working in the field of caring for individuals with special needs in Greater Tunis.