Algerian President Abdel Majid Tebboune recently hosted members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Diaspora at the presidency. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Minister of State Ibrahim Murad, Minister of National Defense Said Chengriha, and Minister of Higher Education and Research Kamal Baddari. The council comprises Algerian scientists from within the country and abroad.
The council members praised President Tebboune's ongoing support for Algeria's scientific community and his efforts to involve them in the country's development path. They also commended the government's endeavors to establish a knowledge-based economy. Council coordinator Elias Zerhouni stated that the president is convinced that Algeria needs a genuine takeoff in various fields, leveraging its scientists both at home and abroad.
Zerhouni revealed that the president shared his constructive ideas with the council members and informed them about the steps taken so far to develop practical projects and programs serving national development. The council members appreciated the president's vision and the government's initiatives to foster collaboration between scientists within and outside Algeria.
Professor Belkacem Haba highlighted the significance of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Diaspora as a platform that brings together Algerian scientists from abroad and within the country. This, he said, would enhance communication and enable the development of new programs to improve various sectors. Kamal Youssef Tomi, a mechanical engineering expert at Boston University, welcomed the president's initiative.
Tomi stated that the president's move aims to serve Algeria and boost its development. He added that the president emphasized the need to achieve excellence and build scientific capabilities to develop the country. The council members agreed to work with Algerian institutions and universities to achieve these goals.
Virus expert and vaccine developer Yahia Chebloun expressed gratitude to President Tebboune for establishing the Higher Council of the National Scientific Diaspora. He described the meeting as a rich discussion that demonstrated the president's determination to continue developing Algeria in all fields, relying on science and scientists.
Chebloun noted that the president invited council members to contribute to this effort by sharing their expertise. He observed that the president has a deep understanding of Algeria's current needs, particularly in terms of scientific talent across various disciplines. The meeting reflects the government's commitment to leveraging the country's scientific potential for national development.
Key points
- The Algerian government is working to establish a knowledge-based economy.
- President Tebboune is committed to involving the scientific community in national development.
- The Higher Council of the National Scientific Diaspora aims to enhance collaboration between Algerian scientists at home and abroad.
