Sifi Ghrieb attends Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Quotidien d'Oran
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb is taking part in Moscow in the third Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Meeting for two days, 48 countries are due to examine trade, investment and cooperation in strategic sectors, according to APS.
The third Russia-Africa Summit is bringing together 48 countries in Moscow, including 22 represented at leaders’ level, as well as officials from regional organisations and Russian and African businesspeople. Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb is taking part on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, according to the Algeria Press Service (APS).
Co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the current chairperson of the African Union, the meeting is taking place over two days. Participants are examining trade, investment and cooperation in strategic sectors such as industry, technology transfer, energy, food security, health, education and digitalisation.
The programme also includes discussions on water security and a Russia-Africa Media Forum focused on combating disinformation and strengthening the international presence of African media. Sifi Ghrieb’s participation is part of Tebboune’s representation at the gas and Russia-Africa summits, following discussions on gas as a bridge to the energy transition.
