Algeria commends Morocco's humanitarian aid to quake-stricken algerians

Algerian industry minister, El Hachemi Jaaboub, praised Morocco's humanitarian assistance to Algeria following the earthquake that hit several regions in the country last May 21 and left thousands of dead and injured.

Jaaboub told MAP on the sidelines of the sub-regional conference of North African industry ministers that despite the catastrophe, Algeria was anxious to take part in the conference "because we want to reinforce communication and contacts with Morocco."

The Algerian minister added that the encounter will create better cooperation opportunities in industry and trade to achieve development in the region and face the challenges of globalization.

Jaaboub highlighted the large opportunities for economic integration between North African countries, underlining the necessity to create mechanisms and legal and legislative frameworks to lift barriers between countries in the region.

The sub-regional conference of North African industry ministers adopted the Rabat declaration, an ambitious program to develop textile and garments, transport equipment and agribusiness areas.