Russia-Africa Summit: Tebboune urges for tangible economic cooperation

At the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a speech delivered by the Prime Minister, called for turning political consensus into concrete projects to boost trade and investment between Russia and Africa. The President acknowledged Russia's role in supporting the continent’s socioeconomic development and encouraged deeper coordination on global issues to promote peace. Algeria remains committed to South-South cooperation, highlighting strategic infrastructure projects such as the Trans-Saharan road and the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. Regarding security, the President emphasized the need for a multidimensional approach to combat terrorism by addressing its root causes. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strategic partnership with Algeria, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted the long-standing historic ties and the convergence of views between the two nations regarding the international order.