Algeria and China Begin Construction on a 6,000km Railway Network 

China and Algeria have established a significant partnership focused on constructing a 6,000-kilometer railway network throughout North Africa. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has praised the venture as a pivotal move in advancing Algeria’s economic and social growth.

This railway initiative is a component of the broader cooperation between the two nations under the Belt and Road Initiative. With the aid of Chinese expertise and construction skills, the railway will link all cities and areas within Algeria.

President Tebboune emphasizes on railway development

President Tebboune emphasized the importance of developing railway infrastructure as the “most reliable pathway to progress.” The primary objectives include boosting mineral extraction, expanding trade, and stimulating economic activity in Algeria. 

The President of Algeria made these remarks while on an official trip to China, where the two countries signed multiple collaboration agreements across diverse sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, energy, rail transport, research, and technology.

This extensive railway endeavor marks a transformative phase in China and Algeria relations, offering groundbreaking economic growth opportunities for both nations and the broader African region.