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Published on 2024-04-17 11:42:16
The Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production, Ali Aoun, stressed today, Tuesday in Oran, the importance of creating a handling network in the automotive industry that meets international standards.
In his speech at the opening of a meeting organized by the “Stellantis” complex bringing together 90 Algerian and foreign economic operators with the aim of concluding partnerships for the production of spare parts and automotive components, the minister indicated that this initiative aims to ensure the launch of an automotive industry based on local integration by establishing a handling network meeting international standards in terms of quality and safety.
This meeting, which brought together 90 operators from seven countries, including Algeria, Turkey, France, Italy, Tunisia, Portugal, and China, aims to present the strategy of the “Stellantis” complex in the field of purchasing and supplying spare parts and automotive components.
Aoun emphasized that his ministry aspires to “establish fruitful partnerships in various areas of handling, whether at the national level or in joint projects to meet national demand or for export.”
He added that this meeting should be a basis for a sustainable and productive partnership, a platform for exchange, partnership, and support that will lead to strengthening the relations between the “Stellantis” complex and the suppliers present.
Aoun emphasizes that Algeria aims to establish solid foundations to develop the automotive industry
Aoun also confirmed the ministry’s willingness and commitment to establish solid foundations for the development of the automotive industry by collaborating with partners with extensive experience in this field.
He stressed that “this initiative also aims to establish a base for small and medium handling companies to ensure local integration by valorizing raw materials and encouraging technological, scientific, and innovative progress.”
The minister also mentioned that the business climate is conducive to attracting domestic and foreign investments in the automotive industry, highlighting the advantages offered by the investment law.
On his part, the Director of Operations for the Middle East and Africa of the “Stellantis” complex, Samir Charfan, emphasized that the “Fiat Algeria” car project benefits from the first complete car ecosystem in Algeria and that handling companies can join.
The Italian diplomat in Algeria, Alberto Cutillo, also emphasized that the Italian government is following the Fiat Algeria project “with great interest,” adding that Italy is ready to continue supporting Algeria in the automotive industry through a mutually beneficial partnership that characterizes the bilateral relations between the two countries.
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