Scientific Diaspora Council Headquarters Opens in Algiers
The Higher Council for the National Scientific Community Abroad has officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Algiers, marking a key step in connecting Algerian scientific competencies abroad with their homeland to contribute to national development.
The new headquarters of the Higher Council for the National Scientific Community Abroad was officially inaugurated today, Monday, at the Doctors' Cooperative in Ben Aknoun, Algiers. The ceremony was overseen by the Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic, Abdullah Menji, with the participation of Professor Elias Zerhouni, Coordinator of the Council, and Kamal Badari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This inauguration coincides with the celebrations commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Glorious Liberation Revolution.
This initiative represents a tangible step in realizing the President of the Republic's commitment to connect the national community abroad with Algeria, benefiting from their contributions for the country's development and progress. The Secretary-General of the Presidency affirmed that the implementation of this commitment unfolded through three core stages: establishing a legal framework via a presidential decree to create the Council, followed by its official installation under the President's supervision, and now, providing a suitable official headquarters equipped with the necessary material resources for its operations. Professor Zerhouni also highlighted that the fundamental idea for establishing the Council originated directly from the President.
The newly opened headquarters is envisioned as a vital space to facilitate the involvement of Algerian competencies abroad in building the
