President Droupadi Murmu calls for deeper economic cooperation between India and Algeria

President Droupadi Murmu has called for deeper economic cooperation between India and Algeria. Addressing the Algeria-India Economic Forum in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria, the President emphasised the need to further strengthen the bilateral partnership and impart new momentum towards a new era of cooperation. President Murmu is in Algiers as part of her three nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi.

Akashvani’s correspondent reports that addressing the Algerian Indian Economic Forum, President Droupadi Murmu said that in various discussions with Algerian leadership, it is evident that Algeria is committed for growth and enhancing the investment opportunity. She said that  India is presently a major investor in Africa and both Algeria and India have a great economical relation but the full potential is yet to be tapped, especially in the field of construction, automobiles, pharmaceuticals etc. The President invited Algerian companies in the Make in India initiative.

She further said that India and Algeria should continue to work together and thus expand the existing cordial relation between the nations.

Today being the third day of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Algeria, the President is scheduled to attend various programs. President will pay Floral Tributes at the portrait of former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam, on his birth anniversary.

The President will later address the Sidi Abdellah Science and Technology Pole University. She will also visit the Seawater desalination project, Roman Ruins, Mausoleum and Hamma  Garden.

On the second leg of three nation visit, President Droupadi Murmu will leave for Mauritania tomorrow. In the final leg, the President will visit Malawi from 17th to 19th  October. During the visit to these countries, the President is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the top leadership and to also interact with key trade and industry leaders and the Indian diaspora. The three-nation visit by the President aims to further expand and strengthen India’s ties with the countries in Africa.