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Algerian Industry Minister Pushes Automotive and Textile Revival in Oum El Bouaghi
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Algerian Industry Minister Pushes Automotive and Textile Revival in Oum El Bouaghi

From El Watan · (8m ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Algeria's Minister of Industry, Yahia Bachir, visited Oum El Bouaghi to promote industrial sovereignty and boost regional economic dynamics.
  • The visit included inaugurating a vehicle filter factory in Aïn M'lila and an automotive parts assembly unit in Ouled Gacem, emphasizing national production and local integration.
  • Bachir also inspected the Elatex textile company in Meskiana, stressing the importance of reviving the textile sector for employment and local development.

Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria – Minister of Industry Yahia Bachir's recent visit to Oum El Bouaghi signals a strong governmental push towards industrial self-sufficiency and revitalizing key economic sectors. The minister's tour focused on bolstering national production and deepening local integration within the automotive industry, aiming to curb import dependency.

reinforce national production and accelerate local integration in order to durably reduce dependence on imports.

— Yahia BachirThe Minister of Industry emphasizing the goals of the regional economic strategy.

The inauguration of a new vehicle filter factory in Aïn M'lila, with a capacity of over 2.5 million units annually, and an automotive parts assembly unit in Ouled Gacem, employing 44 workers, are significant steps. Minister Bachir stressed the need for these enterprises to prioritize performance, adhere to quality standards, conduct thorough market research, and explore export opportunities to ensure long-term viability.

the requirement for performance

— Yahia BachirThe Minister stressing the need for quality and market competitiveness for new industries.

Beyond the automotive sector, the visit addressed the critical need to revive Algeria's textile industry. Inspecting the state-owned Elatex facility in Meskiana, Bachir underscored the dual importance of reclaiming idle industrial assets and re-energizing a sector vital for job creation and regional economic growth. This focus on the textile sector reflects a broader strategy to diversify the economy and leverage existing industrial heritage.

the recovery of this company and its economic and social role is of double importance.

— Yahia BachirThe Minister explaining the significance of reviving the Elatex textile plant.

Minister Bachir reiterated that supporting auto parts subcontracting and promoting local integration are cornerstones of Algeria's national strategy. The goal is to forge a robust, competitive industrial base that generates wealth and employment. This initiative is particularly crucial for regions like Oum El Bouaghi, positioning it as an emerging hub for automotive subcontracting and demonstrating Algeria's commitment to building a more resilient and diversified national economy.

Support for subcontracting and encouragement of local integration remain the pillars of the national strategy aimed at building a solid, competitive, and wealth-creating industry.

— Yahia BachirConcluding remarks on the government's industrial development strategy.
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Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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