25 June 2026
The Algerian Consulate General in Geneva, in partnership with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), organized, on Wednesday evening, 24 June 2026, in the Swiss city of Geneva, an economic seminar on investment opportunities in Algeria, under the theme: “Investing in Algeria: Opportunities and Prospects.”
The seminar, addressed to members of the Algerian community residing abroad, was chaired by the Consul General of Algeria in Geneva, Mr. Reda BOULAASSEL, and the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, with the participation of more than 250 members of the Algerian community in Switzerland, particularly professionals and businessman interested in investment.
In his opening remarks delivered via videoconference, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the National Community Abroad, Mr. Sofiane CHAIB, affirmed that Algeria is witnessing a promising economic momentum driven by the structural reforms undertaken by the public authorities to improve the business climate and enhance investment attractiveness. He stressed the importance of the contribution of members of the Algerian diaspora in supporting the national development process through the implementation of high-quality, value-added investment projects.
For his part, the Consul General of Algeria in Geneva highlighted the important role played by the Algerian community in Switzerland, considering it an economic force, a significant human capital, and a key partner in national development. He reaffirmed the Consulate General’s commitment to strengthening communication channels between members of the diaspora and Algerian economic institutions, in order to leverage their expertise and skills, encourage entrepreneurship and investment initiatives, and enable them to actively contribute to the development of their home country.
In his intervention on this occasion, the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency highlighted the attractiveness of Algeria’s business climate, the legal framework governing investment, and the facilities, guarantees, and tax incentives provided for the benefit of national and foreign investors.
He also emphasized the role of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and its one-stop shops as the single point of contact for investors, through accompanying investors, foreign project holders, and members of the Algerian community abroad, simplifying administrative procedures, and facilitating the implementation of investments across various promising economic sectors.
The meeting provided an opportunity to showcase Algeria’s economic potential and the available investment opportunities in numerous sectors, thereby strengthening the contribution of the Algerian community abroad to the economic and development momentum currently experienced by the country.
The economic seminar witnessed strong interaction from participants, who expressed their keen interest in establishing investment projects in various fields.
The organization of this meeting is part of efforts to strengthen ties with members of the Algerian community residing abroad, particularly Algerian professionals living in Switzerland, and to encourage them to actively contribute to Algeria’s economic momentum, invest in the country, and benefit from the advantages it offers, thus contributing to wealth creation, job generation, and the support of national economic development.
