Electrical Industry: Minister pushes for higher local content to cut imports

Minister of Industry, Ferid Courtele, met with representatives from the Algerian Electrical Industries Group (CIEL) to discuss strategies for advancing the sector. The meeting focused on enhancing national production capacities and increasing the integration rate of locally manufactured electrical components in major projects. These efforts are intended to reduce the national import bill, bolster local firms, and strengthen industrial sovereignty while meeting domestic market demand.