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ALGIERS — Algerian diplomacy has moved beyond political coordination toward a phase of operational integration. Recent official visits by the presidents of Egypt, Angola, and Chad reflect a broader strategy aimed at positioning Algeria as a strategic gateway between the Mediterranean and the African interior.

Algerian-Egyptian Coordination: Security and Economic Partnership

Coordination with Cairo has emerged as a key pillar of regional stability. Discussions focused on strengthening consultation regarding the crises in Libya and Sudan while reaffirming opposition to foreign military intervention. The two countries also discussed activating bilateral agreements in construction, energy, and food industries. Both sides seek to expand trade relations by combining Egyptian expertise in urban development with Algerian experience in the hydrocarbons sector.

Angola: From Historical Relations to Technical Cooperation

The visit of Angolan President João Lourenço marked a new phase in bilateral relations centered on technical and economic cooperation. The Angolan delegation visited the “Fouka 2” desalination plant in Tipaza to study Algeria’s model for securing water resources. The delegation also toured the “Sidi Abdellah” smart city and expressed interest in cooperation in digitalization, higher education, and scientific research. Discussions further included potential cooperation between Sonatrach and Sonangol in oil and gas exploration and production.

Chad: Sahel Security and Regional Connectivity

During the visit of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, both sides addressed security and development priorities in the Sahel region. Algeria and Chad agreed to strengthen intelligence and military coordination while expanding training opportunities for Chadian personnel in Algerian military academies. Discussions also focused on the possibility of Chad using Algerian ports and the Trans-Saharan Highway to facilitate imports and exports, linking Central Africa to the Mediterranean.

Tools of Continental Integration

These diplomatic visits were accompanied by practical economic initiatives designed to reinforce African integration. The Algerian Agency for International Cooperation has launched studies for development projects across several African countries, including hospitals, schools, and water infrastructure, supported by a $1 billion fund allocated by the Algerian presidency. Algeria also aims to transform the Trans-Saharan Highway into a major economic corridor integrating free trade zones and fiber-optic networks connecting six African countries and extending to Nigeria. Plans are also underway to expand the presence of the External Bank of Algeria (BEA) in neighboring countries in order to facilitate exports and investment flows.

Algeria is increasingly converting its diplomatic influence into long-term continental leverage. Through coordination with Egypt in the north, Angola in the south, and Chad in the Sahel, Algiers is seeking to promote a more interconnected and strategically autonomous Africa capable of responding collectively to international challenges.

The CEO of the Saidal Group, Mourad Belkhelfa, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Algeria, Mark A. Shapiro, along with a delegation from the American laboratory Abbott, on Tuesday at Saidal’s “Constantine 1” production site.

🤝 Joining Forces: #Saidal and US-based #Abbott express a shared vision to strengthen their strategic pharmaceutical cooperation! 🇩🇿🇺🇸💊
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According to a statement issued by the Saidal Group on Wednesday, discussions during the meeting focused on the “Influvac” flu vaccine as part of the ongoing partnership with Abbott. The US delegation expressed its deep appreciation for this strategic cooperation, praising the high quality of Saidal’s infrastructure and the efficiency of its workforce.

For his part, Belkhelfa provided an overview of the Saidal Group’s ambitious projects, including its cell therapy program, which reflects the group’s strong commitment to innovation and advanced medical research.

Both parties reaffirmed their shared desire to enhance cooperation between Saidal and Abbott, contributing to the development of Algeria’s pharmaceutical sector and ensuring the provision of innovative health solutions for its citizens.

Algeria’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it is nearly controlling progress linked to a reported cluster of Hantavirus cases detected abroad a foreign cruise ship outside the country, following an alert released by the World Health Organization WHO.

#Hantavirus cases spark global monitoring👇https://t.co/1wTsUj5QUn

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In an official statement, the ministry clarified that coordination with national and international health authorities to evaluate the situation and ensure continues epidemiological surveillance.

The ministry stressed that a series of preventive and organizational measures have already been implemented to strengthen health vigilance and anticipate any potential developments linked to the virus, which is commonly transmitted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings and secretions.

According to the latest information provided by the WHO, Algerian health authorities affirmed that the current level of risk in Algeria remains low and limited, noting that the outbreak is confined to its identified setting and that no direct epidemiological link has been established at the national level.

As part of its preparedness strategy, the Ministry of Health also announced the establishment of a specialized central committee tasked with activating proactive preventive measures aimed at responding to any possible health threat related to the virus.

The ministry sought to reassure the public stressing that the current situation does not warrant concern or alarm, while urging citizens to continue observing standard preventive measures, including maintaining cleanliness in homes and storage areas, avoiding contact with rodents, ensuring proper ventilation of enclosed spaces, and using protective equipment when cleaning potentially contaminated areas.

The Health Ministry further called on citizens to rely exclusively on official sources for accurate and verified information, reaffirming its commitment to keeping the public informed of any developments through official communication channels in the interest of protecting public health.

📌إجلاء 94 راكباً من "سفينة #هانتا" وسط تدابير وقائية صارمة

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