Algiers, DZWatch – President of the Republic addressed the African Conference on Pharmaceutical Production earlier this week, outlining Algeria’s commitment to fostering a robust and independent pharmaceutical industry across the continent. The President emphasized the need for increased collaboration and knowledge sharing among African nations to reduce reliance on external sources for essential medicines.
The speech underscored Algeria’s own efforts to strengthen its domestic pharmaceutical sector, highlighting recent investments in research and development, infrastructure, and human capital. The President reiterated Algeria’s dedication to supporting similar initiatives in other African countries, promoting self-sufficiency and improving access to quality healthcare for all citizens.
The address comes at a crucial time, as African nations grapple with the challenges of ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare in the face of global health crises. The President called for a unified African approach to pharmaceutical production, urging governments and private sector actors to work together to create a sustainable and resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem.
In other news, the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations has praised Algeria’s impactful role within the Security Council. Furthermore, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Attaf, delivered a key address at the recent African-European Summit. Meanwhile, Prime Minister has encouraged Vietnamese businesses to explore investment opportunities within Algeria. Sonatrach has also signed an important cooperation agreement with PetroVietnam, further strengthening ties between the two nations. Finally, the President of Somalia has lauded the historical relationship between Somalia and Algeria.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on these developing stories.
