Ahead of the Russia-Africa summit scheduled for October 28-29, 2026, in Moscow, Russian experts and officials have outlined a new vision for technological cooperation with Algeria. The discussions emphasized shifting away from simple product supply toward joint development and technology transfer. Alexei Kotchichkov, Minister-Counselor at the Russian Embassy in Algeria, highlighted that Russian technology serves as a reliable foundation for sovereign growth. Trade representative Alexei Shatilov noted that offerings include cybersecurity, smart cities, and digital finance. Furthermore, Deputy Energy Minister Edouard Sheremetsev encouraged Algerian partners to leverage Russia’s experience in artificial intelligence. He also mentioned that Rosatom's nuclear technologies could support data centers and digital infrastructure, stressing the importance of local expertise, training programs, and the harmonization of legal frameworks between the two nations.