The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, praised the progress of national industrial companies.
The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, praised, during the inauguration of the 33rd edition of the Algerian Production Fair, held at the Maritime Pines Exhibition Palace (December 18-27), the significant progress made by national industrial companies in various sectors, reiterating the State's commitment to continue providing the necessary support to producers, particularly innovative young people.
The President of the Republic began his visit, on Thursday, to the FPA, which this year showed a record participation of public and private companies, with the military industry pavilion, where he praised the high level achieved, particularly in terms of national integration rate and the use of local inputs.
The President of the Republic was accompanied by the Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, the Deputy Minister to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, Army General Saïd Chanegriha, members of the Government, as well as various actors from the industrial sector.
"The military industry demonstrates patriotism and combines quality, advanced technologies, and self-sufficiency," affirmed the President of the Republic, describing it as a "lever" of Algerian production, which is constantly progressing.
Welcoming the support of the country's major strategic projects by the military industry, the President of the Republic emphasised the importance of cooperation with universities and start-ups.
Regarding the production of hunting firearms, the President of the Republic reminded that their sale is exclusively conducted through the National Federation of Hunters.
In this regard, he indicated that the Federation has been informed that "ammunition is available from the Army, with orders from federations across the wilayas needing to be consolidated at the national Federation level, the only authorised intermediary," except in certain cases where individual sales are permitted.
Visiting the stand of the Tosyali steel group, the President of the Republic insisted on the need for the European Union (EU) to open its market to high-quality Algerian steel, without restrictions, especially since Algeria does not impose quotas on it, but grants it preferential treatment compared to other countries.
Still at the Tosyali stand, the President of the Republic announced that the first train carrying iron ore from the Gara Djebilet mine (Tindouf) will arrive in Oran at the end of next January.
"This is a historic step, because for the first time since Algeria regained its national sovereignty, iron ore will be transported to Oran, a distance of nearly 2,000 kilometres," he said.
At the pharmaceutical industry stand, the President of the Republic praised the level achieved by the various players in the sector, notably the LDM laboratory, which manufactures more than 100 medications and employs 900 people, saying he was proud of these industries that make Algeria a leader in Africa and even beyond the continent.
In this regard, he called on the laboratory officials to "establish contacts with our African brothers so that Algeria becomes the main supplier of vaccines in Africa, especially since several laboratories do not produce these vaccines due to their low profitability," reaffirming Algeria's commitment alongside Africa in the fight against diseases on the continent.
In front of a young entrepreneur from Sidi Bel Abbès, whose start-up operates in the mechanical industry sector, with an integration rate of 70%, the President of the Republic praised the innovative youth, encouraging them to move forward and assuring them of the State's willingness to provide them with the necessary support, particularly in terms of bank loans and land.
At the AGRODIV agro-industrial group's stand, the President of the Republic reaffirmed the State's determination to recover the embezzled funds transferred abroad, particularly to tax havens.
On the same occasion, the President of the Republic welcomed the start of operations of several industrial units, as part of efforts to recover embezzled funds and assets, following the "negligence" noticed in the past.
The President of the Republic also received explanations on the group's performance and its new products, particularly with its expansion and the new units that have come into operation.
On this occasion, he reaffirmed the State's support and guidance to investors and producers to promote local production, improve quality, and move towards international markets, praising the constant improvement in the quality of products and services.
At the Giplait group's stand, the President of the Republic emphasised the fight against speculation on widely consumed products, warning speculators and calling on the group to "flood the market with its products in case of shortages, with the State being there to compensate."
At a group specialising in ceramic production stand, which exports to more than 25 countries, the President of the Republic praised the quality of the products and the group reputation, encouraging them to further develop their activities.
