In 1998, various National Chambers of Commerce and Federations of Entrepreneurs of the countries of the Mediterranean Region, came together to create the "Euro-Mediterranean Trade, Distribution and Services Initiative", Euro-Med TDS.

The goal of Euro-Med TDS is to facilitate and create business opportunities among the business community of the Euro-Mediterranean region. In order to achieve this aim, members affiliated with the association:

• Establish common lines of actions and propose solutions to overcome barriers to the free flow of goods and services in the Euro-Mediterranean region;
• Organize joint activities to promote the economic development of the Euro-Mediterranean;
• Foster common actions aiming to expand the use of Information Technology and Platforms dedicated to the Supply and Demand of the goods and services that circulate within the region and the global market.