Algeria expands product exports to African, Asian, and European markets
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Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion has launched significant export operations to strengthen the "Made in Algeria" label internationally. The interim Secretary General of the Ministry, Abdesselam Djahnit, accompanied by the wali of Tindouf, Mustapha Dahou, oversaw the departure of 33 cargo shipments from Tindouf destined for the Mauritanian market. This event included a diplomatic presence with ambassadors from Niger, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Burkina Faso, along with chargés d'affaires from Senegal, Nigeria, Mauritania, Ghana, and Guinea-Bissau. These exports, managed by ten economic operators, include construction materials, agri-food products like dates, plastics, and household appliances. Simultaneously, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Commerce supervised the dispatch of a multi-sector cargo from Blida, targeting African markets, the Mediterranean basin, and Arab countries in Asia. This convoy includes pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, olive oil, and beverages. Blida has become a major export hub, recording nearly 30,000 tons of goods exported since 2024, valued at over 30 million dollars, a growth accelerated by industrial operating licenses granted to local operators. These initiatives demonstrate Algeria's commitment to diversifying its economy beyond hydrocarbons and fostering an internationally oriented industrial sector.
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