Viet Nam, Algeria boost multi-sector cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh on September 16 had a working session with Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, which is twinned with Dien Bien province of Viet Nam, and representatives of Algerian enterprises to seek ways to expand cooperation in various fields.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (R) and Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, at their meeting on September 16. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (R) and Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, at their meeting on September 16. (Photo: VNA)

Toumi said Algeria has promulgated a new investment law and carried out recent economic reforms aimed at creating favourable conditions for domestic and foreign investors. He emphasised Batna’s advantages in tourism, agriculture, farm machinery, school furniture, synthetic fibres, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and cooking oil, noting the importance of increased exchanges to match business needs.

Khanh acknowledged the geographical distance and limited information but underlined the need for stronger communication and concrete proposals from Algerian partners. He affirmed Viet Nam’s readiness to facilitate connections with relevant agencies and businesses, stressing that proactive engagement would open new prospects.

Earlier, on September 14, Khanh met with Batna Governor Mohamed Benmalek, reaffirming the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Algeria. He emphasised Batna’s pioneering role in local cooperation with Dien Bien province, with promising potential in agriculture, agricultural product processing, culture, tourism, healthcare, and education.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (L) and Batna Governor Mohamed Benmalek. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (L) and Batna Governor Mohamed Benmalek. (Photo: VNA)

The governor announced that a Batna delegation would visit Dien Bien on September 17 to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Located in northeastern Algeria, Batna boasts rich tourism resources, including the UNESCO-listed Roman city of Timgad, diverse landscapes, fertile land, and abundant mineral resources, offering significant cooperation opportunities in agriculture and construction materials.

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