A large delegation accompanied Tebboune to China, reflecting a drive for deeper cooperation beyond the economy. The collective was founded in 2009 when the member countries were seen as the potential engine for future global economic growth. Since 2014, Algeria and China are strategic partners and have pledged to expand their cooperation in the economy, trade, energy to space and health. In recent years, China has become the top source of Algerian imports, ahead of traditional partners France and Italy. Gift this article Gift Article

Source: The North Africa Journal July 17, 2023 14:44 UTC