Algerian Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, has started an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, leading a delegation from October 5 to 8, 2026. This trip aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and develop strategic partnerships in the mining and mining industry sector. The visit is part of efforts to enhance economic relations between Algeria and Uzbekistan.
The program of the visit includes an intensive agenda focused on exploring ways for economic exchange and technology transfer in the mining field. Minister Hanifi is scheduled to meet with several high-ranking officials of the Uzbek government, including Minister of Mining Industry and Geology, Islamov Bobur Farhadovich, First Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry, and Trade, Jamshid Khojayev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyar Saidov, and Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kuddratov.
In addition to high-level economic discussions, the visit will also include a field trip to several mining factories and major industrial facilities in Uzbekistan. Minister Hanifi and his accompanying delegation will visit these sites to observe the latest technologies used in extracting and processing mining products. The trip will also include visits to specialized schools and institutes in the mining field.
The goal of these visits is to explore opportunities for cooperation in training and scientific research, exchange experiences, and develop human capacities between Algeria and Uzbekistan in this vital sector. This visit confirms the shared will of both countries to deepen economic ties and open new avenues for fruitful investment that serves the common interests of both nations.
During the visit, Minister Hanifi and his delegation will engage in detailed discussions with Uzbek officials on ways to enhance cooperation in the mining sector. These talks are expected to focus on areas such as technology transfer, joint investment, and the development of mining projects.
Algeria and Uzbekistan have been strengthening their economic ties in recent years, with a focus on diversifying their economies and reducing dependence on traditional revenue sources. The mining sector is seen as a key area for cooperation, with both countries possessing significant mineral resources.
The visit is expected to conclude with the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in the mining and mining industry sector. These agreements are expected to pave the way for increased investment and economic cooperation between Algeria and Uzbekistan.
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- Algerian Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, visits Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector.
