On October 4, 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, chaired a cabinet meeting. The meeting discussed several key issues, including the 2027 finance bill and agreements with neighboring countries.
The 2027 finance bill focuses on public spending and development projects. President Tebboune instructed the government to include wage increases in the bill, as promised to Algerian citizens. He also emphasized that no new taxes should be introduced that would affect citizens' purchasing power, particularly for low-income households and the middle class.
In addition to the finance bill, the cabinet discussed the implementation of joint committee outputs and bilateral agreements with Niger and Chad. President Tebboune praised the excellent relations between Algeria and its neighboring countries, despite attempts to disrupt this harmony. He ordered close monitoring of projects in both countries, particularly in energy, education, healthcare, and communications sectors.
The cabinet also reviewed two railway projects: the construction of a section of the Agadez-Tamanghasset railway and the achievement of the entire Agadez-Ghardaia-Manica- In Salah-Tamanghasset line. President Tebboune ordered the immediate launch of railway projects, prioritizing them as top priorities in the public works sector, with accelerated implementation.
President Tebboune emphasized the importance of completing the railway project by the end of 2028, enabling Algerian citizens to travel by train from north to south. He also commended the performance of the public works sector, considering it heroic, and encouraged workers, technicians, and engineers to continue their efforts to achieve the long-held dream of Algerians since independence.
The cabinet also approved a presidential decree containing the charter of the Green Middle East initiative, adopted in Riyadh. President Tebboune requested the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary General of the Government to allocate a special cabinet meeting to the agricultural sector.
The meeting concluded with President Tebboune emphasizing the importance of implementing the 2027 finance bill and development projects. The government aims to enhance public services, promote economic growth, and improve citizens' living standards.
Key points
- The 2027 finance bill includes wage increases and no new taxes that would affect citizens' purchasing power.
- The Algerian government prioritizes railway projects, aiming to complete the Agadez-Tamanghasset line by 2028.
- President Tebboune emphasizes the importance of cooperation with neighboring countries, particularly Niger and Chad.
