Import Request Committee Begins Work for Economic Support

Prime Minister Sifi Gharib officially installed the permanent committee for monitoring and processing import requests on Saturday. This significant step follows Executive Decree 26-327, issued on October 13, 2026, which formally established the committee.

The committee is mandated to meticulously study all import operation requests. A key function includes the urgent processing of sensitive products and items deemed highly prioritized for supplying the national market and maintaining production continuity. This proactive approach aims to streamline essential imports.

The Prime Minister affirmed the committee's overarching goal to strengthen various economic activities and investment projects across the country. Furthermore, its work is designed to safeguard the availability of essential goods and services for citizens. The installation ceremony brought together key officials, including the Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, the Minister of Finance, a representative from the Bank of Algeria, and the presidents of the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions and the Algerian Economic Renewal Council.