JANET, ALGERIA – Lieutenant General Mohamed Salah Benbicha, Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Defense, received Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, Italian National Armaments Director, today at the Army Site Club in Janet, Fourth Military Region.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, marks a significant step in bolstering defense cooperation between Algeria and Italy.
Following the reception, the two officials co-chaired the 16th session of the Algerian-Italian Joint Committee for Cooperation in Technical-Military Fields and Defense Industries. This session provided a platform for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, particularly concerning technical military domains and the development of defense industries, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense.
DZWatch understands that the discussions focused on identifying areas for enhanced collaboration and exploring opportunities for joint ventures in the defense sector. The strengthening of ties with Italy underscores Algeria’s commitment to modernizing its defense capabilities and fostering strategic partnerships.
The meeting and subsequent committee session highlight the ongoing efforts of both nations to cultivate a robust and mutually beneficial relationship in the realm of defense. Further details regarding specific agreements or initiatives resulting from the discussions are expected to be released in the coming days.
