The exchange of experience and expertise in the energy sector, especially in the areas of electricity and gas production, transport, and distribution handled by Sonelgaz, is on the agenda of a technical visit by an Ivorian delegation to Algeria, with the aim of strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
As part of efforts to reinforce African partnerships and South-South cooperation, particularly in strategic sectors with a direct impact on economic and social development, a high-level delegation made up of officials from the main Ivorian institutions and companies active in the energy sector has been visiting Algeria since Thursday. This was stated yesterday by Sonelgaz in a press release, which said the visit is in line with the directives of the country’s top authorities and with the instructions of the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies.
“This visit is part of Algeria’s policy to consolidate its ties with African countries and promote the continent’s economic integration, especially in vital sectors such as energy,” Sonelgaz said, noting the important role the group plays in supporting development and cooperation in Africa.
Received by several senior executives of the Sonelgaz Group, led by the adviser to the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies and the chief executive officer of Sonelgaz-Services, the delegation was given detailed briefings on the group’s operations, the nature of the activities carried out by its subsidiaries, and the main projects and programs overseen by Sonelgaz, a major player in the energy sector.
The Ivorian delegation’s schedule also includes visits to several subsidiaries of the group in order to discover the various activities and services provided by Sonelgaz in electricity and gas production, transport, and distribution, the same source said. “These visits will allow the Ivorian delegation to learn about the modern technologies used, the management mechanisms adopted, and to exchange expertise and experience between the two sides, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and partnership between Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire,” it added.
The African delegation will also become familiar with Algeria’s experience in developing the energy sector, particularly in expanding electricity and gas networks and in using modern technologies to improve services, Sonelgaz said, adding that detailed presentations will be delivered on the group’s future projects and on its role in supporting sustainable development and African cooperation.