Russian Experts Detail Technology Transfer for Algerian Sovereignty
Russian experts and officials convened at a seminar organized by the media committee of the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28-29, 2026, in Moscow, to discuss the partnership with Algeria. Discussions emphasized that the collaboration should focus on technology transfer and joint development, rather than solely on the supply of finished products. Alexei Kotchichkov, Minister-Counselor at the Russian Embassy in Algeria, characterized cooperation with Russian technologies as a "genuine and reliable foundation for sovereign development." He noted that the experience gained in Algeria would also benefit Russia in its collaborations with other African nations, underscoring the need for both parties to work on harmonizing legislation.
The proposed solutions for Algerian partners, as presented by Alexei Shatilov, Russia's Trade Representative in Algeria, extend beyond critical information infrastructure protection and cybersecurity. These include integrated solutions for the transport sector, encompassing "smart cities" concepts, digital education, and the financial and banking sectors. Concurrently, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Edouard Sheremetsev highlighted that hundreds of artificial intelligence projects are underway in Russia's fuel and energy sector. He invited Algerian partners to leverage this experience, focusing not merely on turnkey solutions but on joint efforts to adapt technology to Algeria's specific needs, develop local expertise, train specialists, and implement shared projects. Technological sovereignty, as defined by the Vice-Minister, signifies the capacity to independently develop essential technologies, safeguard infrastructure, and make decisions based on national interests.
Engagement between the two nations has seen Algeria's Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises, Noureddine Ouadah, visit Russia this year. Cybersecurity training programs are already established in Algeria, with plans for new initiatives to train specialists within dedicated working groups. Furthermore, Russian representatives indicated that the state-owned company Rosatom's nuclear technologies could supply the necessary energy for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, including various digital technologies, affirming the tangible progression of AI technologies within their collaborative process.
