Russia-Algeria: selective strategic partnership
Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov met in Moscow with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Russian Federation Smail Benamara.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of expanding Russian-Algerian cooperation in trade and economic integration, developing the development of project infrastructure, strengthening cooperation in the field of education and culture, as well as participating in major international projects taking place in the Russian Federation, primarily in the St. within the formats of the Russia-Africa Forum. There was a dynamic development of trade and economic relations. Algeria is one of Russia’s trading partners in the campaign, the volume of trade last year amounted to 3 billion US dollars. In addition, Russia and Algeria are closely cooperating within the framework of OPEC+ and the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries.
Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov congratulated the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Russian Federation Smail Benamar on taking office and with special attention to the fact that in the interests of the sustainable development of multidirectional cooperation: They are based on a long history of joint work, trust, friendship and trust. Intensive control at the level of the main department and departments of Russia and Algeria. We are interested in expanding our coverage, including in the implementation of infrastructure projects. We take an active part in the St. Petersburg Foreign Economic Community.
One of the guests of the Forum may become the Minister of Energy and Mining of Algeria, Mohamed Arkaba, and the possibility of the arrival of the heads of the provinces of Algeria to hold meetings with the heads of Russian regions in order to develop interregional relations was also discussed. In order to attract participants in the field of holding general and exhibition events, it may be possible to sign association agreements between the Roscongress Foundation and trade and business associations of Algeria at the site of the 25th anniversary St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
“Algeria is determined to develop universal cooperation with the Russian Federation. We expect that our participation in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum this year will certainly find new sensations, including the implementation of investment projects. We attach great importance and association in education and research (research). We see great interest on the part of our students to study at such Russian universities, especially in areas such as medicine, technology, aviation, etc.,” Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Russian Federation Smail Benamara gathered.
Of particular importance is the 60th anniversary of their relationship being celebrated this year. During the meeting, they discussed holding a meeting of the Council of Russian-Algerian events timed to coincide with this anniversary date, including the organization of the Days of Algeria in Russia and the Days of Russia in Algeria.