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Algeria remains the only non-regional permanent observer in the Latin American Energy Organization.

ALGIERS – The Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), Mr. Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans, will begin a two-day official working visit to Algeria tomorrow, Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.

The visit, which comes at the invitation of the Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, marks a “new phase in strengthening the partnership between Algeria and OLADE,” the ministry noted. This engagement aims to foster broader cooperation and secure mutual benefits for both parties in the energy sector.

During his stay, Mr. Smitmans is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with several Algerian officials, led by Minister Mohamed Arkab. In addition to diplomatic meetings, the Executive Secretary will visit several key energy facilities to witness Algeria’s operational capabilities and infrastructure firsthand.

A Distinguished Strategic Status The ministry’s statement highlighted the “distinguished” relationship between Algeria and the Latin American and Caribbean organization. Algeria’s journey with OLADE began on July 9, 2001, when it joined as an observer member, before attaining the status of Permanent Observer in 2018.

Notably, Algeria holds a unique position within the organization: it is currently the only country outside the Latin American and Caribbean region to be granted Permanent Observer status, reflecting its significant weight in the global energy market and its role as a bridge between African and Latin American energy dynamics.

Source: APS

Global Leaders Convene to Advance “Seville Commitment” Amid Rising Economic Challenges for Developing Nations

NEW YORK – Algeria’s Minister of Finance, Abdelkrim Bouzered, began his participation on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York in the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up.

According to a report by the Algeria Press Service (APS), the forum, which runs until April 24, was inaugurated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, alongside the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, and the President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Lok Bahadur Thapa. The leaders emphasized the urgent need to advance the outcomes of the “Seville Commitment,” adopted by heads of state and government last June.

The opening session also featured high-level contributions from international financial institutions. Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, and Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, outlined their organizations’ efforts in supporting nations through the financing of sustainable development projects.

Furthermore, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Secretary-General’s 2026 report on financing sustainable development. She highlighted the critical need to bolster international efforts, particularly as global economic instability increases the developmental pressure on the world’s poorest nations.

The report noted that rising borrowing costs and shrinking job opportunities, compounded by complex geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, threaten to reverse progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As part of the general debate, which concludes on Friday, Finance Minister Bouzered is scheduled to deliver an address highlighting Algeria’s national and international efforts in the field of development financing.

Source: Algeria Press Service (APS)

ALGIERS – The National Higher School of Mathematics (ENSM) in Algiers recently hosted a high-level academic exchange as part of the International Centre for Pure and Applied Mathematics (CIMPA) program. Held from April 5 to 16, 2026, the initiative aimed to foster international scientific cooperation and enhance advanced mathematical research in Algeria.

According to a statement released by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Algeria, the program brought together a distinguished group of international professors. Among the prominent participants was Professor Peter Stevenhagen from Leiden University in the Netherlands, who contributed his expertise alongside other global scholars.

This year’s edition focused on specialized and strategic fields, including Arithmetic, Coding, and Cryptography. The sessions provided a unique platform for both Algerian and international students to engage with world-class academics, gaining deep insights into the mathematical foundations of modern digital security and data processing.

The Embassy of the Netherlands expressed its pride in participating in the program’s opening ceremony and conducting a tour of the ENSM facilities. During the visit, diplomatic representatives met with faculty members and students, highlighting the importance of such cross-border academic partnerships.

“We thank the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the National Higher School of Mathematics for making this mutually beneficial cooperation possible,” the Embassy stated, wishing the participating students success in their future scientific endeavors.

This collaboration underscores Algeria’s growing role as a regional hub for excellence in mathematics and its commitment to integrating national elite schools into the global academic landscape.