Algerian Prime Minister Leads International Anti-Drug Day, Reviews National Strategy

Entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Seif Gharib presided over the International Day Against Drug Abuse commemoration on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event took place at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers, held under the high patronage of the President.

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This year's observance was marked by the theme: "A year since the launch of the national strategy… Together we rise to the challenge." The occasion serves as a crucial platform to evaluate the first year of Algeria's National Strategy for the Prevention of Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (2025-2029).

The commemoration allows for a comprehensive review of the progress achieved in implementing the strategy's objectives. It aims to further strengthen mechanisms for prevention and combatting drug abuse during the upcoming phase, reinforcing national efforts against illicit substances.

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