Moscow ready to support Algiers 2035 development plan

Sergey Cheremin, Moscow government minister and head of the international relations department, confirmed Moscow's readiness to support the development ambitions of the Algiers wilaya, particularly its modernization plan for 2035. During discussions with the wali of Algiers, Mohamed Abdennour Rabehi, Cheremin expressed Moscow's desire to share its expertise as a dynamic metropolis. The partnership will focus on modernizing transport infrastructure, with Moscow leveraging its global leadership in metro network expansion to improve urban mobility in Algiers.

Cooperation will also cover digital transition, sharing expertise on dematerializing public services and integrating artificial intelligence into vital sectors such as housing, health, education, and social affairs. Cheremin described Algeria as an "essential gateway to the African continent," highlighting the growing attractiveness of the Algerian market, driven by national projects launched by the President. Russian economic operators are particularly interested in strategic sectors in Algeria, including the extension and modernization of the railway network and the upgrading of maritime infrastructure through port expansion.

This partnership also extends to urban planning, with projects for developing new cities and expanding existing urban centers, laying the groundwork for lasting and mutually