On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Algeria's Prime Minister, Sief Greb, arrived at the Kremlin in Moscow to participate in the Russia-Africa summit. The summit brings together leaders from African countries and Russia to discuss ways to develop Russian-African relations and enhance partnerships between the two sides. As the representative of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Greb will contribute to the discussions.
Before the summit's proceedings, a group photo was taken of African heads of state and government, as well as leaders of participating delegations. The summit aims to establish strategic frameworks for cooperation between Russia and African countries, as well as regional integration organizations, for the next three years. This cooperation is expected to expand partnership areas and develop mutually beneficial collaboration in various sectors.
Algeria is considered one of Russia's key partners in Africa, playing a significant role in promoting stability and enhancing cooperation and integration among African countries. Under President Tebboune's leadership, Algeria has pursued a vision focused on developing cross-border infrastructure, expanding transportation, energy, and communication networks, and enhancing economic ties to support joint development.
This vision is reflected in strategic projects such as the Trans-Saharan Highway, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, and the Trans-Saharan fiber-optic connection. Algeria also supports the energy infrastructure of neighboring countries, with several power plants built by Algeria in Niger now operational, and another under construction in Chad.
Algeria is working to strengthen air connections with several African countries by opening new air routes. The country has also offered to make its seaports available to landlocked African nations, allowing them to receive goods and merchandise through Algerian ports and transport them to their territories. This aims to facilitate trade exchanges and reduce transportation and transit costs.
These projects and initiatives demonstrate Algeria's commitment to making regional cooperation a driving force for joint development and continental integration, strengthening economic ties between African countries and their international partners. The Russia-Africa summit provides a platform for Algeria to further solidify its partnerships with Russia and other African nations.
The summit is expected to yield significant outcomes, including enhanced cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and security. As Algeria continues to play a key role in African affairs, its participation in the summit is seen as a crucial step in promoting the country's interests and contributing to the continent's development.
Key points
- Algeria's Prime Minister, Sief Greb, attends the Russia-Africa summit to strengthen ties between Russia and African nations.
- The summit aims to establish strategic frameworks for cooperation between Russia and African countries for the next three years.
- Algeria is one of Russia's key partners in Africa, promoting stability and cooperation among African countries.
