Algeria and Italy hold bilateral cooperation in technology during presidential visit

Algeria and Italy have elevated their bilateral cooperation in technology and digital transformation through high-level agreements signed during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's official visit to Rome. The discussions, attended by Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki, marked a new phase in the countries' longstanding partnership. 

The visit featured pivotal meetings between President Tebboune, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reaffirming both nations' commitment to expanding cooperation across strategic sectors. A key outcome was the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Minister Zerrouki and Italian Minister of Enterprises and Industry Adolfo Urso, establishing a framework for collaboration in innovation, digital transformation, and smart industry development. 

"This agreement creates new pathways for knowledge exchange, joint investments, and technological innovation that will benefit both our nations," stated Minister Zerrouki following the signing ceremony. The MoU reflects Algeria's push to accelerate its digital economy while leveraging Italy's expertise in industrial digitalization and smart technologies. 

The partnership aligns with Algeria's national digital transformation strategy, which prioritizes infrastructure modernization, innovation ecosystems, and digital skills development. For Italy, the agreement opens opportunities to collaborate with North Africa's largest country in implementing cutting-edge solutions for smart cities, e-government, and Industry 4.0 applications. 

The Rome meetings also explored potential cooperation in telecommunications infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies areas of mutual interest as both countries work to strengthen their positions in the Mediterranean digital economy.

By:  Robert Annor