Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Infrastructure: Algeria’s Rekhroukh Meets with Nigerien Counterpart

✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, Algeria | August 12th, 2024 — On Monday, Lakhdar Rekhroukh, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, convened with Salissou Mahaman Salissou, Niger’s Minister of Transport and Equipment, in Algiers. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation in public works and infrastructure development.

Advancing Economic Corridors

The discussions centered on bolstering collaboration in infrastructure projects, with a significant focus on the Trans-Saharan Highway. This key project is pivotal for enhancing economic integration between Algeria and Niger, and Rekhroukh emphasized the urgent need to expedite the development of an economic corridor linked to the highway. This initiative aims to significantly increase trade exchanges between the two nations.

Rekhroukh showcased Algeria’s extensive experience and capabilities in infrastructure development, including successful projects in roads, ports, and railways. He highlighted the achievements of Algerian construction companies, laboratories, and engineering firms, emphasizing their potential to contribute to infrastructure projects in Niger.

Relying on Algeria’s extensive expertise, Rekhroukh expressed Algeria’s readiness to deepen partnerships between Algerian and Nigerien companies. He proposed enhanced cooperation through knowledge exchange and joint ventures, particularly in road construction and maintenance.

Salissou, on his part, commended Algeria’s infrastructure accomplishments and stressed the importance of ongoing coordination to foster bilateral partnerships. He emphasized the potential for attracting investment and improving public works through collaborative efforts.

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