On October 13, 2026, Algerian Minister of Industry, Farid Kourtel, hosted a delegation from the American automaker General Motors in Algiers. Led by Rohan Fernandes, the group's regional head for Egypt and Africa, the meeting focused on potential industrial collaboration, specifically regarding local manufacturing and the expansion of the automotive subcontracting sector. This dialogue aligns with Algeria’s objective to boost its industrial capacity and increase local integration within the automotive industry. Currently, the discussions are strictly exploratory, with no final agreements or concrete manufacturing projects announced.