Algeria and Niger strengthen strategic partnership for Trans-Saharan Road project

This initiative is part of strengthening bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, building on the historically deep relations between the two nations. Discussions highlighted Algeria's technical capabilities and experience in developing basic infrastructure, including its national construction companies, design offices, and technical laboratories, as well as its expertise in large-scale road, port, and rail projects. The two ministers also reviewed the implementation of agreements from the second session of the Algerian-Nigerien Joint Grand Commission, held on March 23 and 24, 2026, in Niamey.

This included assessing the progress of the Trans-Saharan Road and consolidating technical cooperation mechanisms. They also examined the operationalization of a cooperation protocol signed in Niamey and the implementation of memoranda of understanding between Algeria's Central Public Works Laboratory LCTP and the National Technical Control Body for Public Works CTTP with their Nigerien counterparts. To ensure project efficiency and sustainability, both countries agreed to establish a permanent bilateral technical sectoral committee for monitoring and executing cooperation programs.

This reinforced partnership underscores the strategic importance of infrastruc