Algiers and Muscat Strengthen Ties Across Key Sectors: Energy, Mining, Agriculture, and More

Algeria and Oman Deepen Strategic Ties with Broad Bilateral Agreements

In a major step toward strengthening diplomatic and economic relations, Algeria and the Sultanate of Oman signed a series of memoranda of understanding and executive programs during a high-level ceremony held in Algiers. The signing event, which marked a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation, was presided over by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman.

Joint Investment Fund: A Cornerstone of Economic Partnership

A key highlight of the agreements is the establishment of a joint investment fund, created through a memorandum of understanding between Algeria’s Ministry of Finance and the Oman Investment Authority (OIA). With an initial capital of $300 million—equally contributed by both nations—the fund aims to boost investment in strategic sectors such as food security, pharmaceuticals, and mining.

In the mining sector, the Algerian National Office for Geological and Mining Research (ORGM), a subsidiary of Sonarem, and Minerals Development Oman signed an agreement to jointly explore and develop mineral resources. This initiative aligns with both countries’ broader goals of economic diversification and industrial capacity building.

Energy Sector Collaboration: Sonatrach and Abraj Energy

Further expanding cooperation, Algerian energy giant Sonatrach and Oman’s Abraj Energy Services formalized key terms for a joint venture, building on a previous memorandum of understanding. Two additional agreements, finalized earlier in 2025, aim to enhance professional training in the oil and gas sector and develop technical and managerial competencies.

In the pharmaceutical field, a cooperation agreement was signed between Algeria’s Ministry of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production and Oman’s Ministry of Health. This partnership targets joint drug manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and knowledge exchange in areas such as pharmacovigilance, scientific research, and pharmaceutical investment.

Strengthening Judicial, Agricultural, and Educational Cooperation

Judicial cooperation was reinforced through an agreement between Algeria’s Ministry of Justice and Oman’s Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. The two sides committed to sharing expertise, training judicial personnel, and collaborating on international conventions. An additional protocol was signed between the Supreme Judicial Council of Oman and Algeria’s Ministry of Justice to facilitate joint training, expert visits, and legal research.

In agriculture, both nations signed a protocol focusing on desert agriculture, biotechnology, and food safety standards. Given global concerns about food security and climate change, the agreement underscores a mutual commitment to resilient agricultural practices. A separate executive program addresses plant protection and animal health, including training on phytosanitary measures, seed production, and quarantine procedures.

The fisheries sector also saw enhanced collaboration through a partnership between Oman’s Marine Science and Fisheries Centre and Algeria’s National Centre for Research and Development in Fisheries and Aquaculture. This initiative promotes joint research in marine science, aquaculture, and smart fishing technologies, all within the framework of sustainable development.

Education and Labor: Building Human Capital

An executive program building on a 2006 bilateral education agreement was signed to facilitate university exchanges, joint research, and scholarship opportunities. In the labor sector, Algeria’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security and its Omani counterpart signed an executive program to improve labor inspection, conflict resolution mechanisms, and shared training programs.

A Shared Vision for the Future

These wide-ranging agreements mark a new chapter in Algeria-Oman relations, reflecting a shared vision for a strategic partnership grounded in mutual interests and common values. By prioritizing sectors such as health, food security, and sustainable development, both countries are positioning themselves to address global challenges while leveraging their unique strengths.

The Algerian delegation included key government officials such as Dr. Wassim Kouidri (Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry), Lotfi Boudjemaâ (Minister of Justice), Abdelkrim Bouzred (Minister of Finance), Rachid Hachichi (CEO of Sonatrach), Youcef Cherfa (Minister of Agriculture), Kamel Baddari (Minister of Higher Education), and Faysal Bentaleb (Minister of Labor). Representing Oman were Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, OIA President Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Agriculture Minister Saud bin Hamod Al Habsi, Health Minister Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, MDO CEO Eng. Mattar Al Badi, and Abraj Energy CEO Saif Said Al Hamhami.

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