27 June 2026
The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), Mr. Omar REKKACHE, affirmed on Saturday, 27 June 2026, that Algeria has significant infrastructure assets that constitute a key pillar in enhancing the country’s attractiveness for major investments and achieving balanced regional development.
During an economic seminar entitled “Algeria: Potential, Reforms and Competitiveness for a Wealth-Creating Economy”, organized by the Ministry of Internal Trade and Regulation of National Market as part of the activities of the Algiers International Fair, the Director General explained that the Algerian State has made substantial investments in recent years to develop infrastructure, thereby ensuring a favorable business environment and improving investment, production, and export conditions.
During a panel discussion on “Algeria’s Strategic Assets: A Platform for Growth and Value Creation”, he pointed out that Algeria has an integrated infrastructure network comprising 36 airports and 45 ports, including 20 commercial ports, in addition to an extensive railway network and a modern road network, enabling the connection of various regions of the country to production and export hubs.
He also highlighted the importance of the three strategic corridors linking Algeria to the African hinterland, which open up promising prospects for accessing African markets, alongside investments made in telecommunications and modern technologies.
The Director General explained that this infrastructure base enables investors to facilitate the import of raw materials and the export of products, while ensuring logistical connectivity and proximity to ports and airports, which are among the main concerns usually raised by economic operators.
Regarding human resources development, the Director General noted the ongoing coordination with various partners, particularly the Algerian Economic Renewal Council and the vocational training and education sector, with the aim of adapting training programs to the needs of economic enterprises and providing a qualified workforce capable of accompanying investment projects.
More than 350 foreign investment projects registered with the Agency
In the same context, the Director General addressed Algeria’s efforts to attract foreign investments by consolidating a business climate based on trust, transparency, and clarity, as well as a stable legal framework providing investors with greater long-term visibility for the implementation of their projects.
In this regard, he revealed that 353 foreign investment projects have been registered, stressing that the implementation rate of several of these projects has reached significant levels, reflecting the growing confidence of foreign investors in Algeria’s business climate and the effectiveness of the economic reforms undertaken.
Regarding sectors capable of attracting high value-added investments, Mr. REKKACHE stated that Algeria is moving towards encouraging investment projects with a direct impact on economic growth, particularly those contributing to import substitution and improving the balance of payments.
He also highlighted the growing trend towards attracting major investment projects related to the valorization of mining resources and natural assets, achieving food security and developing strategic agricultural sectors, as well as expanding the pharmaceutical industry.
