Saihi examine les opportunités d’investissement et de partenariat avec l’ambassadeur de Belgique en Algérie
Title: Strengthening Algeria-Belgium Healthcare Partnership
Recently, Algerian Health Minister Abdelhak Saihi held a meeting with Jean-Jacques Quairiat, the Belgian Ambassador to Algeria, to explore potential investment and partnership opportunities in the healthcare sector. The discussion took place at the Ministry of Health in Algiers, with several senior officials from the central administration in attendance. This interaction was part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations within the healthcare framework.
The communiqué from the Ministry of Health highlighted that the meeting focused on reviewing the current state of cooperation between Algeria and Belgium. It showcased both nations’ interest in fostering stronger collaborations to benefit their respective health systems. Ambassador Quairiat expressed Belgium’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, applauding Algeria’s advancements in various sectors, especially economically.
Minister Saihi acknowledged the robustness of Algeria-Belgium ties, indicating Algeria’s openness to further develop these partnerships in the healthcare domain. He emphasized two key areas for collaboration: training and the establishment of twinning projects. Specifically, he proposed a twinning initiative between Belgium’s Free University of Brussels and Algeria’s National School of Management and Health Administration (ENMAS). This initiative aims to boost educational and professional development within Algeria’s healthcare sector.
Furthermore, Saihi encouraged Belgian investments by reiterating the benefits, incentives, and guarantees offered by Algeria’s investment law. This framework is designed to attract foreign investment and enhance the overall health infrastructure in Algeria.
Concluding the meeting, both parties agreed to continue their collaborative efforts by forming a joint working team. This team’s primary responsibility will be to evaluate and implement strategies to broaden and deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare. The willingness to establish such a team indicates a proactive approach to leveraging mutual strengths, fostering a sustainable partnership that can yield long-term benefits for both countries’ healthcare systems.
By reinforcing areas such as training and educational exchanges, Algeria and Belgium are set to create a robust framework that not only supports skill development but also enhances healthcare outcomes. The establishment of such partnerships is essential for sharing best practices and innovations that can lead to improved health services in Algeria.
In summary, the meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to collaborate closely and explore investment avenues in healthcare. With strategic initiatives like twinning and educational exchanges at the forefront, Algeria and Belgium are poised to build a strong foundation for enduring cooperation that is aligned with their mutual health interests.
