Algiers – Algeria and Kazakhstan are exploring a strategic industrial partnership, signaling a commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Discussions took place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during a meeting between Algerian Minister of Industry, Yahia Bachir, and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Algeria, Anuarbek Akhmetov, at the Ministry headquarters.
The meeting highlights the growing momentum in Algerian-Kazakh relations, particularly following Akhmetov’s appointment as Kazakhstan’s first ambassador to Algeria. This diplomatic milestone underscores a mutual desire to elevate economic ties and unlock diverse avenues for collaboration.
Talks centered on investment and partnership opportunities across key industrial sectors. These include iron and steel, leather and textiles, mechanics, and processing industries. Both parties emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and leveraging modern technologies to bolster production capabilities in both nations.
Minister Bachir reiterated Algeria’s commitment to supporting joint ventures by creating a favorable investment climate. This includes streamlined administrative processes and incentives for technology transfer, ultimately enhancing value addition and fostering sustainable industrial development.
Concluding the meeting, both sides agreed to develop a practical cooperation framework aimed at implementing strategic industrial projects. Enhanced technical and technological collaboration will contribute to economic integration and broader partnerships between Algeria and Kazakhstan in the coming period. This partnership represents a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
