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ALGIERS – Moscow has officially expressed its readiness to assist Algiers in achieving its 2035 development goals. This commitment was affirmed by Sergey Cheremin, Minister of the Moscow City Government and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations.

During his visit to Algiers for the “Moscow Days” and the Algerian-Russian Business Forum, Cheremin highlighted Moscow’s willingness to share expertise in infrastructure and digitalization to support the Algerian capital’s urban planning strategy.

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

Technological Exchange: Moscow aims to share its advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors including housing, social affairs, education, and public health.

Urban Infrastructure: Leveraging its status as one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Moscow offers expertise in accelerated metro network development and digital transport solutions.

Strategic Gateway: Cheremin described Algeria as a “gateway to Africa,” citing the attractiveness of its market for foreign investment, particularly in rail, port modernization, and urban expansion.

Economic Interest: Large-scale Algerian projects are drawing significant interest from Russian economic operators, particularly within the framework of UN-Habitat initiatives in Africa.

Presiding over a meeting of the Council of Ministers this Sunday, the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, issued executive directives for the implementation of two remaining sections of the Trans-Saharan Road. Furthermore, the President ordered the commencement of a project to construct a cement manufacturing plant within the Republic of Chad, signaling a strengthening of regional economic integration.”

According to the Council of Ministers statement, after hearing a presentation on the follow-up of bilateral cooperation agreements concluded with Chad, the President “stressed the need to strengthen all areas of cooperation with the brotherly nation of Chad and to approve new economic projects in the fields of energy, electricity generation, and oil exploration.” He also called for “accelerating the establishment of a cement plant with an annual production capacity exceeding one million tons.”

President Tebboune further mandated the immediate commencement of construction on two segments of the Trans-Saharan Road within Chadian territory. Entrusted to Algerian firms, this initiative is designed to finalize the remaining stretches of the corridor, thereby fostering a significant increase in bilateral trade and economic integration between the two nations.”

Source: Algerian Radio

ALGIERS – As part of his working visit to Algeria, Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Said Hamoud Al Maawali, accompanied by delegation of senior officials from his sector, paid visit to Entreprise Metro D’Algerie, in the presence of Algerian sector executives.

The visit provided an opportunity for the Omani delegation to gain insight into Algeria’s experience in managing and operating urban metro transport. Discussions focused on the technical and organizational aspects adopted in the operation of the Algiers Metro system, highlighting best practices in urban mobility management.

The visit also aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries through the exchange of expertise and know-how in this vital sector, particularly in the development and modernization of urban transport systems.

Source: Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport (Algeria)