ALGIERS – The Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, received on Tuesday the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Djuro Macut.
Sifi Ghrieb held bilateral talks with Djuro Macut in the presence of delegations from both countries, before co-chairing an expanded meeting between the Algerian and Serbian delegations.
The Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, together with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Djuro Macut, oversaw the signing of cooperation agreements between the two countries covering several sectors.
The Serbian Prime Minister underscored his country’s sincere political will and strong commitment to deepening relations between the two nations, recalling their shared history dating back to the Algerian Revolution and the period following independence, as a foundation for building robust ties across multiple sectors, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.
Macut also highlighted the importance of revitalizing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Joint Cooperation Committee, to implement agreed-upon activities and programs and to explore new avenues for partnership, especially in the economic and trade fields, the statement said.
In addressing regional and international issues, the Serbian Prime Minister highlighted the shared vision reflected in both countries’ positions regarding adherence to international legitimacy, respect for the sovereignty of states, and compliance with United Nations resolutions, viewing these as guarantees of peace and stability worldwide.
For his part, Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb praised the historical ties between Algeria and Serbia, dating back to the former Yugoslavia’s support for the glorious liberation revolution and its backing of the Algerian people’s struggle to regain national sovereignty and achieve freedom from colonial rule.
At the bilateral level, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of joint efforts to boost economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, which remain modest compared to their significant potential and capacities across various sectors, the source said.
In this context, the Algerian Prime Minister highlighted the economic reforms led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which have improved the business and investment climate in Algeria. He also called on the Serbian partner to seize the political momentum characterizing the relations between the two nations and the investment opportunities offered by the Algerian market, in order to enhance Serbian investments in Algeria, thereby strengthening the economic substance of bilateral relations and elevating them to the level of their political ties.
“The preferential advantages offered by Algeria’s geographic location, its infrastructure, and its membership in several free trade areas provide significant opportunities to strengthen partnership and intensify investment, particularly with a view to expanding toward the African continent in light of its promising growth prospects, Ghrieb said, adding that “these advantages also enhance both countries’ ability to adapt effectively and flexibly to the disruptions that global supply chains have experienced in recent years.”
The Prime Minister also praised the alignment between Algeria and Serbia on the importance of adhering to international legitimacy and the principles of international law, which have become more threatened than ever due to the alarming spread of conflict zones and the resulting escalation of humanitarian and economic crises. He emphasized the urgent need to join efforts and strengthen coordination at both the bilateral level and within international forums in order to contribute to global efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, and development.
“The current international and regional situation, along with the escalating collective challenges across political, security, economic, and social fronts, underscores the vital importance of strengthening coordination and consultation between our two friendly countries,” Ghrieb added.
