Algeria and Russia convened in Moscow to strengthen economic and scientific cooperation. Following the 13th session of the Algeria-Russia Joint High Commission held in the capital, agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed across various fields.
The meeting was chaired by Algeria's Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. After sessions attended by officials from both countries, the parties signed a government agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs.
Broad scope of agreements from tourism to pharmaceutical industry
The signed documents included a memorandum of understanding between Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Crafts and Russia's Ministry of Economic Development for cooperation in tourism. Additionally, the Algerian General Inspectorate of Labor and the Russian Federal Service for Labor and Employment signed a memorandum of understanding to develop partnership in labor inspection and employment.
In the pharmaceutical industry, a cooperation agreement on drug oversight was signed between Algeria's National Agency for Pharmaceutical Substances and an institute under Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Partnership in science and cultural heritage
Steps were also taken to deepen scientific and cultural cooperation. The Algerian National Higher School for the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Assets and the Center for Rescue Archaeology under the Russian Academy of Sciences signed a memorandum of understanding on the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
In addition, agreements were reached between the Algerian Academy of Sciences and Technology and the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as between the metrology institutions of both countries.
Senior officials emphasize cooperation
Algerian Minister Arkab said the meeting reflected the strength of the historic friendship between the two countries and the depth of their strategic partnership. He noted that bilateral ties have visibly strengthened following the deepened strategic partnership declared after President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's 2023 visit to Russia.
Arkab invited Russian companies to expand their partnerships with their Algerian counterparts, stating this would contribute to technology and experience transfer. He also expressed Algeria's welcome for Russian firms' participation in the international tender round for 2026.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Patrushev highlighted the importance of extending cooperation to new sectors with high added value. He emphasized the potential for establishing joint projects in energy, industry, education, health and culture. Praising the cooperation between Russian energy company Gazprom and Algeria's Sonatrach group, he noted that Russian firms are ready to strengthen their presence in Algeria's hydrocarbon sector and boost cooperation in renewable energy and modern technologies.
Algeria and Russia previously held the 12th session of the Joint Commission in Algeria in January 2025.
