Chairman of the Russia–Algeria Business Council Speaks at the “Russia–Africa” Session of the Oil & Gas Forum 2025
Ahmed Azimov, Chairman of the Russia–Algeria Business Council at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, took part in the strategic session “Russia–Africa: Trends and Prospects for Energy Cooperation”, held in Moscow within the framework of the Oil & Gas Forum 2025.
In his remarks, he noted that Russia is already one of the few global players capable of offering African countries not only energy resources, but also a full cycle of technological, engineering and educational partnership. According to him, the sustained interest in Russian solutions is driven by a combination of flexibility, reliability, readiness for long-term cooperation, and a focus on joint infrastructure development.
Among the key factors of Russia’s competitiveness as an energy partner for Africa were highlighted:
– access to a wide range of technologies for extraction, processing and generation;
– experience in turnkey project implementation under demanding conditions;
– opportunities for localization and workforce training;
– respect for the interests and sovereignty of partner countries.
Ahmed Azimov placed special emphasis on Algeria’s role as a strategic link in the energy dialogue between Russia and Africa. According to him, Algeria’s energy and logistics potential, along with its geopolitical position, make the country a natural platform for launching joint multilateral projects.
He also supported the initiative to establish a Russia–Africa Energy Coordination Office, emphasizing that Algeria is one of the most logical and promising candidates for hosting such a structure, given its experience, diplomatic standing and infrastructure.
Priority areas of Russia–Algeria energy cooperation include:
– LNG and oil & gas service projects;
– localization of production and technological solutions;
– creation of joint training and engineering centers;
– exchange of regulatory and project expertise.
“Energy is not just a sector. It is a strategic locomotive that pulls along everything else — industry, logistics, education, finance,” he summarized.
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