Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb co-chaired with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zein Mahaman, on Tuesday the signing ceremonies of more than 20 agreements in various strategic and important sectors between the two countries, as they concluded the joint committee meeting with a joint statement, reaffirming their willingness to elevate the bilateral partnership to a higher strategic level.

The cooperation agreements signed during the visit of PM Ghrieb to Niamey, on the occasion of the Algerian–Nigerien Joint Committee meeting, covered several sectors, including energy, health, public works, religious affairs, youth and sports, higher education and scientific research, industry and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the knowledge economy, startups and micro-enterprises, in addition to the environment and cooperation in the field of laboratories.

The second session of the Algeria-Niger High Joint Commission for Cooperation concluded with a joint statement in which both parties reaffirmed their shared determination to elevate their partnership to a higher strategic level. The statement noted that this meeting reinforces the distinguished nature of relations between the two countries and reflects their common desire to further deepen them.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to emphasize the irreversible strategic character of these relations, in line with the requirements of a fully renewed partnership and in harmony with each country’s potential, drawing on advantages that benefit both sides.