Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently commended the contribution of the national scientific community abroad to the country's scientific growth and development. He emphasized the significance of their role in strengthening ties between Algerian expatriates and domestic institutions. The President made these remarks while receiving members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad.
The President highlighted the importance of this community in propelling Algeria to its rightful position, aligning with the ambitions of its people. He described the encounter with council members as a great honor and acknowledged them as the country's elite in various fields. Tebboune stressed that Algeria's development level necessitates such a presence to facilitate the country's transition to the next stage.
The President emphasized the demographic and temporal dimensions of the national project, noting that Algeria is a young country with over 70% of its population under 40 years old. He stated that the efforts being made will yield results for at least 20 to 30 years. The President's vision is to leverage the potential of Algerian scientists both within the country and abroad.
Professor Elias Zerhouni, coordinator of the Council, expressed gratitude to the President for his initiative and outlined the council's action-oriented approach. He reported a positive response from the Algerian scientific community worldwide and highlighted the need for collective action. Zerhouni also emphasized the President's conviction in the necessity of Algeria's progress in various fields.
Zerhouni revealed that council members were receptive to the President's constructive ideas and kept him informed about the progress made so far. The council has started working on concrete projects and programs to support national development. Its members have been collaborating with scientists in Algeria and expanding their network to include qualified Algerian expatriates.
Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi, a mechanical engineering specialist at Boston University, welcomed the President's initiative to establish the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad. He emphasized the goal of serving Algeria and enhancing its development process. Youcef-Toumi highlighted the President's emphasis on achieving excellence and building scientific capacities to drive the country's progress.
The establishment of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad reflects the Algerian government's efforts to harness the expertise of its scientific diaspora. By engaging with expatriate scientists, the country aims to accelerate its development and address pressing challenges. The council's work will focus on strategic areas, aligning with national priorities and fostering collaboration between domestic and international scientific communities.
Key points
- The Algerian President emphasizes the role of the scientific community abroad in driving national development.
- The Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad aims to strengthen ties between Algerian expatriates and domestic institutions.
- Algeria's development level requires the engagement of its scientific diaspora to achieve progress in various fields.
