Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb co-chaired alongside the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger Ali Lamine Zeine Mahaman, on Tuesday the opening of the Algerian–Nigerien Business Forum in Niamey, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to promote economic cooperation and strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership.
PM Ghrieb pointed out that the roadmap to be approved by the joint committee will provide a strong boost to the path of cooperation and will contribute to achieving effective economic alignment between the two countries, thereby enhancing the prospects of a strategic partnership, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.
He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that this visit to the Republic of Niger culminates in the signing of practical agreements, which would embody the shared ambitions and transform political will into tangible achievements on the ground, meeting the aspirations of both the Algerian and Nigerien peoples, the statement said.
This forum provided an opportunity to present and analyze the business climate and investment prospects in both Algeria and Niger, highlighting the reforms adopted to improve investment attractiveness, update legal and regulatory frameworks, and strengthen investor support mechanisms while facilitating procedures, the source added.
During the forum, investment opportunities were also presented across a range of strategic priority sectors, such as agriculture, livestock breeding, agri-food industries, the hydrocarbons and energy sector—including renewable energies—mining and natural resource exploitation, as well as infrastructure, public works, and transportation, along with communications, modern technologies, and postal services, in addition to manufacturing and logistics sectors. “This reflects the significant potential for economic integration between the two countries, while highlighting the competitiveness of Algerian products, especially in the agricultural and food sectors, and the opportunities for their access to the Nigerien market,” the statement read.
The bilateral meetings between economic actors from both sides, as well as the meetings that brought together representatives of institutions and official bodies, provided an opportunity to explore concrete partnership opportunities and discuss ways to implement joint investment projects that would strengthen trade exchanges and advance bilateral economic cooperation.
