Algerian Senate President Azzouz Nasseri arrived in Egypt on Friday, October 2, 2026, to participate in the NEPAD summit as representative of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Nasseri landed in the New El Alamein City, where he was received by Egyptian Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad Ibrahim El-Sayed, Minister of Industry Fired Kortel, and Algerian Ambassador to Cairo and Permanent Delegate to the Arab League Mohamed Sufyan Berrah.
The NEPAD summit brings together leaders from countries that founded the New Partnership for Africa's Development, an African Union agency. The summit aims to discuss and address various developmental challenges facing the continent. As a representative of President Tebboune, Nasseri's presence highlights Algeria's commitment to African cooperation and development.
Nasseri was accompanied by State Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sufian Chaib, and Head of the Senate President's office, Makhlouf Sahl. The Algerian Senate President's visit to Egypt demonstrates the strong bilateral relations between the two countries. Egypt and Algeria have a long history of cooperation in various fields, including politics, economy, and culture.
The NEPAD agency focuses on promoting economic development, reducing poverty, and improving living standards in Africa. The summit provides a platform for leaders to share experiences, discuss best practices, and explore new opportunities for cooperation. Algeria, as a key player in the region, is expected to play an active role in the discussions.
In a related development, Algeria has made significant progress in various fields, including education and training. Recently, over 400,000 new students enrolled in vocational training institutions, demonstrating the country's efforts to address youth unemployment and skills development.
The Algerian government has also launched several initiatives aimed at promoting literacy and education. In Sidi Bel Abbès, over 5,700 students joined literacy programs, highlighting the government's commitment to improving education outcomes. These initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on the country's human development indicators.
The visit by Nasseri to Egypt and his participation in the NEPAD summit underscore Algeria's engagement with the international community, particularly in the African region. The summit is expected to conclude with a renewed commitment to African cooperation and a strengthened partnership among member countries.
Key points
- Algerian Senate President Azzouz Nasseri attends NEPAD summit in Egypt as representative of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
- The summit aims to address developmental challenges facing Africa and promote economic cooperation among member countries.
- Algeria has made significant progress in education and training, including the enrollment of over 400,000 new students in vocational training institutions.
