Algerian Radio
During his periodic meeting with representatives of the national media, the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reviewed the achievements made across various fields, reaffirming Algeria’s excellent relations with countries worldwide as a force for stability in the region.
During the media briefing, broadcast on Saturday evening across national television and radio channels, the President stated that through its new and widely acclaimed dynamic, Algeria strives to be "a force for stability and good" in the region.
He went on to say that the Algerian people are "free and sovereign, and will remain so despite the attempts of certain foreign entities to target this sovereignty," adding: "We are at the service of the people, and we sometimes act with a paternal approach in some matters to defend the citizens' interests and to transition Algeria into a new era."
In this regard, he noted that within the process of building true democracy, a need has emerged for a technical amendment to the Constitution following the discovery of "flaws and lacunae" in the application of certain articles. He announced that once the Law on Political Parties is ratified, a dialogue will be initiated with represented political entities to discuss a "societal project".
On the same occasion, the President of the Republic reaffirmed that freedom of expression is "constitutionally protected". However, he stressed that "freedom to insult and defame" is rejected, emphasizing that the State will not permit the promotion of divisive discourse among the Algerian people under the guise of freedom of expression.
In a related context, the President touched upon the regularization procedures for young Algerians residing abroad in vulnerable or illegal situations. He clarified that these measures apply to all Algerians, with the exception of those "proven to be involved in acts of intelligence with foreign entities, who will be brought to justice".
The President of the Republic denied any link between these regularization measures and the Obligation to Leave French Territory (OQTF) orders imposed by French authorities on Algerian citizens without granting them their full rights.
On the social front, the President of the Republic discussed the State's move toward implementing a new social support policy based on the universalization of digitization by the end of the current year. This will be carried out through a national committee composed of active parties and trade unions.
He also reaffirmed the State's commitment to the free nature of education and health, highlighting the importance of awareness of the necessity to preserve the gains achieved by Algeria through confronting all forms of waste.
And when addressing the reservations raised regarding the Traffic Law and the accompanying "attempts by some parties to practice incitement" concerning this file, the President of the Republic noted the degree of awareness reached by the Algerian people in not being led behind attempts to sow confusion, and the effectiveness of state institutions in treating this subject within a democratic framework.
On the economic matter, the President of the Republic predicted that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Algeria will exceed 400 billion dollars by the end of the year 2027 "at the latest," adding that Algeria is "proceeding in its national project which aims to transform into an emerging state."
And concerning the western mining line Gara Djebilet-Tindouf-Bechar, the President of the Republic considered that it is a grand national project aiming at the exploitation of the mining riches that the country abounds with, and it represents 'the first step the country takes to become an emerging state' and that it confirmed in the field the saying that Algeria is a 'country of miracles,' noting that it is expected to allow the creation of a total of 18,000 jobs.
As for the lead and zinc mine project in Oued Amizour (Bejaia), the President of the Republic revealed that it will be launched before the end of the first quarter of the current year 2026.
And concerning the eastern mining line connecting the Bled El-Hadba mine to the Port of Annaba, the President of the Republic confirmed that Algerian phosphate will be shipped at the mining quay in the Port of Annaba "between late 2026 and the end of the first semester of the year 2027".
On another hand, the expansion of the national railway network is underway to extend to the far south of the country, as confirmed by the President of the Republic, where it is expected that the Algiers-Tamanrasset line will enter into exploitation within the year 2028, while the network will reach Adrar "between late 2026 and the first semester of the year 2027".
"Algeria is linked by good relations with various countries"
And on the international matter, the President of the Republic said that Algeria is linked by good relations based on mutual benefit with various countries, such as Italy, Spain, and Germany, and with great powers such as the United States of America, Russia, and China.
In regards to relations with France, the President of the Republic limited himself to praising Mrs. Ségolène Royal (President of the France-Algeria Association), who recently made a visit to Algeria, saying that she is "welcome".
In regards to the neighbor Mauritania, the President of the Republic clarified that "our neighborhood with it is fraternal, and it is a country we try to help as much as possible." And concerning the Sahel countries, the President touched upon relations with Niger, where he said that he holds "all respect for its current president, Mr. Abdourahamane Tiani," announcing the extension of an invitation to him to visit Algeria.
In regards to Mali, the President of the Republic said that 'our history is shared,' warning, on the other hand, against those who come to this country 'for arming, enticement, and taking properties.'"
The President of the Republic also described Algeria's relations with Burkina Faso as "good," emphasizing Algeria's readiness to "push forward" these relations.
And regarding a question about the neighbor Libya, the President of the Republic emphasized that "everything that affects this country affects Algeria," stressing the necessity of "allowing the Libyans to determine the future of their country and to choose who represents them".
And regarding relations with the sister country, Egypt, the President said that they are "historical" and that Algeria rejects any aggression against it. He also praised the relations between Algeria and each of Qatar, Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, saying that they are "more than brotherly".
And on the sporting matter, the President of the Republic spoke about his personal enthusiasm in following the matches of the national football team and about his passion to see it always achieving victories.
