The Minister of Industry, Ferid Belkateb, met with representatives of 'Sokon Algeria' to review the progress of the upcoming vehicle manufacturing plant in Batna. He emphasized the necessity of adhering to established deadlines to ensure a sustainable industrial operation based on local production and technology transfer. The discussions also focused on increasing local integration by involving national companies in the supply chain for spare parts and components, aiming to bolster the national industrial sector's added value.