State Secretary for the National Community Abroad, Sofiane Chaib, met on Tuesday in Algiers with Botou Kebaboni Biandi, Director of Strategic Planning at the African Union (AU) Commission. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the joint meeting on planning and budget harmonization, hosted by Algeria from October 26 to 30. Chaib emphasized the significance of the meeting in advancing the AU’s institutional reform process and meeting the objectives of the 2063 Agenda. The Algerian official also reiterated his country's dedication to boosting the financial autonomy of continental institutions through its budget contributions. In turn, the AU official expressed gratitude for Algeria’s ongoing support and its active participation in the ministerial committee responsible for implementing the 2063 Agenda.