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Zambia and Algeria are seeking to expand investment opportunities in mining and energy as the two countries move to translate longstanding diplomatic relations into stronger economic partnerships.
Algerian Ambassador to Zambia, Tewfik Abdelkader, said the two countries had the potential to leverage their natural resources and technical expertise to stimulate economic growth and create opportunities for their citizens.
Speaking at a reception in Lusaka on Monday to commemorate Algeria’s Revolution Day, Abdelkader said his country was interested in turning its longstanding political and diplomatic relations with Zambia into tangible economic benefits.
He identified mining and energy as priority sectors where the two countries could explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
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Meanwhile, Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening relations with Algeria, saying the two countries shared a longstanding friendship anchored on mutual respect and common development aspirations.
“The existing relationship had created opportunities for engagement in various sectors, particularly education and human capital development,” Tambatamba said.
She cited scholarship opportunities provided by the Algerian Government as an important contribution to Zambia’s education sector, noting that several Zambian students had benefited from the programme.
She said the partnership demonstrated the importance of international relations that deliver practical benefits to citizens.
Tambatamba called for increased engagement between the two countries through bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the African Union and the United Nations, particularly in advancing Africa’s development agenda, peace, security and regional integration.
She also congratulated the Algerian government and people on the commemoration of Revolution Day, which honours the country’s struggle for independence, freedom and sovereignty.
The reception brought together several ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to Zambia, who joined in celebrating Algeria’s historic independence struggle.
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