Algerian province aspires to bolster cooperation with Vietnam in multiple fields

VOV.VN - The authorities and businesses of Constantine province in Algeria greatly desire to ramp up ties with Vietnam and learn from the country’s experience in areas such as aquaculture, tourism, and garments and textiles.

Riad Larkem, a representative of the province’s Rhummel Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), made the statement during a working session held on October 27 with the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria.

The CCIR representative also stated that, July saw Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune issue a new investment law with many changes in regulations and incentives specifically for investment in priority sectors. This includes agriculture, mining, healthcare, remote services, and tourism, as part of wider efforts to attract greater foreign investment.

Hoang Duc Nhuan, commercial counsellor of Vietnam in Algeria, introduced the country’s economic potential and key exports to Algerian firms, as well as the two nations’ trade and investment ties.

As part of the occasion, Vietnamese farm produce exporter Rong Dong Duong met with local businesses to introduce its products such as peppercorns, coffee, and turmeric powder.

According to CCIR data, the spice market in the North African country is relatively large, boasting an annual import volume of more than 30,000 tonnes of spices.
While in Constantine, the Vietnamese delegation also paid a visit to an international exhibition of food and packaging industry products.

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