Industry Ministry Pushes Baladna Infant Milk Project Forward
Algeria’s Minister of Industry met with a Qatari delegation to accelerate the strategic Baladna infant milk production project. This initiative aims to enhance local supply, reduce imports, and includes specialized vocational training programs for the Algerian workforce.
The Algerian Minister of Industry, Professor Farid Kortel, recently held a significant meeting with a Qatari delegation led by Ramez Al-Khayyat, the Chief Executive Officer of Power International Holding. The discussions, which took place at the Ministry of Industry, focused on accelerating the implementation procedures for the Baladna Algeria infant milk production project. Also in attendance were Nassima Arhab, Minister of Vocational Training and Education, the Qatari Ambassador to Algeria, Abdulaziz Ali Al-Naama, and other high-level representatives from both sides, including the Chairman of Baladna Algeria and the CEO of Madar Group.
This strategic project is designed to address the national market's needs, boost local production capabilities, and significantly reduce the country's reliance on imported infant milk. Minister Kortel emphasized the Ministry of Industry's commitment to supporting the project and ensuring seamless coordination among all involved parties. The goal is to establish a balanced and mutually beneficial partnership that operates under optimal conditions.
A key aspect of the initiative involves the vocational training and education sector, which will develop specialized programs tailored to the project's requirements. These programs are intended to qualify and provide a skilled Algerian workforce, meet the project's human resource needs, and enhance local integration. Both the Algerian and Qatari delegations agreed to maintain close coordination and consultations, working towards the swift completion of all necessary procedures to bring the project to fruition.
