The annual address of the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to both chambers of Parliament on 29 December 2025 was dedicated to reviewing the outcomes of government policy and outlining priorities for the near term, including those in the field of economic development that are particularly relevant for business and investment projects within the framework of Russian-Algerian cooperation.

Macroeconomy and Structure of Growth

• “All economic and financial indicators are in the green zone; the economy is demonstrating steady development.”

• “The Finance Law for 2025 provides for economic growth of 4.5% and growth of the non-hydrocarbon sector of 5%.”

• “Our task is to build an economic model based on creating added value inside the country.”

Energy and Technological Self-Sufficiency

• “Algeria has achieved self-sufficiency in electricity and has a surplus of 12,000 megawatts, which can be used for export.”

• “The country has moved from importing fuels to domestic production of all types of fuel by Algerian enterprises.”

Mineral Resources and Raw-Material Processing

• “Projects in the phosphate and mineral sector will make it possible to increase production from 2.5 to 10.5 million tons per year.”

• “The processing of mineral raw materials and the production of fertilizers are becoming one of the strategic directions of economic development.”

Industry and Localization

• “After a period of decline in industry, we have launched programs to restore the industrial base and localize production.”

• “One of the objectives is to create a national automobile with a local content share of at least 40%.”

Infrastructure and Logistics

• “Around 50 major infrastructure projects are currently being implemented under the national development program.”

• “Key initiatives include railway lines to the southern regions and the development of port infrastructure, including the Port of Oran, to support export flows of raw materials and industrial products.”

Agriculture and Food Security

• “The volume of agricultural production has reached the equivalent of 37 billion US dollars.”

• “After achieving success in the production of durum wheat, we are now setting the task of attaining self-sufficiency in soft wheat as well.”

Domestic Market and Production Cycle

• “Housing and infrastructure projects are being implemented using national materials and Algerian production capacities.”

• “The purchasing power of the population is being strengthened through the expansion of the domestic production cycle.”

  Source: RABC Media