On September 26, 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received members of the High Council for the National Scientific Diaspora at the presidency. The meeting was attended by several top officials, including the Minister of State for the National Gendarmerie and Local Authorities, the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense, and the Minister of Higher Education and Research. President Tebboune emphasized that Algeria's development requires the expertise of its scientists and intellectuals abroad.
During the meeting, President Tebboune highlighted the importance of Algeria's young population and encouraged the scientific community to guide and support the country's development. He noted that the country's progress depends on the contributions of its scientists and intellectuals, both within and outside Algeria. The President also praised the ongoing support for the scientific community and efforts to establish an economy based on knowledge.
Professor Elias Zerhouni, coordinator of the High Council, stated that the meeting demonstrated President Tebboune's conviction that Algeria needs a real takeoff in various fields, leveraging the expertise of its scientists. Zerhouni emphasized that the country has the potential and is ready to take this step, with the council aiming to develop practical projects and programs to serve national development.
The members of the High Council, including Professor Belkacem Habba and Professor Kamal Youssef Tomi, welcomed the President's initiative to establish the council, which brings together Algerian scientists from abroad and within the country. They emphasized the importance of collaboration and knowledge transfer to drive development and modernization in Algeria.
Professor Youcef Chabloun, a virologist and vaccine developer, expressed gratitude to President Tebboune for establishing the council, which he believes will enhance the country's scientific capabilities. Chabloun noted that the President's vision for Algeria's development is aligned with the expertise and experiences of the scientific diaspora.
Other members of the council, including Professor Abdelhamid Mellouk and Professor Béchir Taouli, praised the President's commitment to engaging with the scientific community and leveraging their expertise to drive national development. They emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, developing education and research, and fostering innovation to build a diversified economy.
The meeting concluded with a call to action for the scientific community to contribute to Algeria's development, with a focus on strategic sectors such as energy, water, food security, and digital transformation. The council members emphasized the need for a sustainable and institutional partnership between scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to drive progress and achieve national goals.
Key points
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune urges the country's scientific diaspora to contribute to national development.
- The High Council for the National Scientific Diaspora aims to develop practical projects and programs to serve national development.
- The meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration, knowledge transfer, and investing in human capital to drive Algeria's development.
