This was stated in a statement to ” ” on the sidelines of the fourth session of the Africa Investment and Trade Fair, hosted by Algeria with the participation of 142 countries, which began today, Thursday. He added that Algeria hosting this continental economic event reflects its status as a promising investment destination. It offers new opportunities to enhance integration among African countries, whether through signing bilateral agreements or launching joint projects, contributing to driving economic dynamics in the continent.
He concluded by saying that “young and renewed Africa possesses all the components to become a global hub, provided it follows the path of real cooperation and effective intra-African trade.”
The opening activities of the fourth session of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) began today, Thursday, in Algeria, marking the first edition organized since the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement came into effect.
According to a Sputnik correspondent, the launch was attended by the Presidents of Tunisia, Mauritania, and Chad, the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, and a large number of African ministers.
The events are organized over several days at the “Abdelatif Rahal” International Conference Center and the “SAFEX” Exhibition Palace, with the participation of high-level government delegations from Africa and beyond during the opening, as well as representatives from major financial institutions, regional banks, and investment companies.





