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Minister of Energy Receives Delegation from the International Monetary Fund - Iqtissad Al Balad

Minister of Energy Receives Delegation from the International Monetary Fund - Iqtissad Al Balad

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, received on Tuesday at his ministerial office a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, headed by the head of the Fund's mission to Algeria, Charalambos Tsangaridis. This is part of the regular consultations that the Fund conducts with Algeria under Article IV of its establishment agreement. Present were the head of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources, Samir Bakhti, and officials from the ministry and the Bank of Algeria.

Jun 23, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons: Aqrab Receives a Delegation from the International Monetary Fund

Hydrocarbons: Aqrab Receives a Delegation from the International Monetary Fund

Today, Tuesday, the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Aqrab, received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, led by the head of the Fund's mission to Algeria, Charalambos Tsongaridis, as part of the regular consultations conducted by the Fund with Algeria under Article IV of its establishment agreement, according to a statement from the ministry.

Jun 23, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
Bank of Algeria: This is what we gain from exiting the gray list of GAFI

Bank of Algeria: This is what we gain from exiting the gray list of GAFI

The Bank of Algeria confirmed that the recognition by the Financial Action Task Force (GAFI/FATF) of the progress made by Algeria in combating money laundering and terrorist financing represents an important strategic gain for the national economy, reflecting the success of the reforms initiated by the public authorities in recent years. According to a publication by the Bank of Algeria on its professional page on the LinkedIn platform, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', this international recognition consolidates the establishment of a modern, strict, and multi-sector regulatory system developed under the supervision and coordination of the Bank of Algeria, with the contribution of various relevant national bodies and institutions. View the full content on Echorouk Online.

Jun 22, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
After Algeria's exit.. “FATF” includes Iraq and Bosnia in the gray list

After Algeria's exit.. “FATF” includes Iraq and Bosnia in the gray list

Economists and finance experts consider that the decision of the Financial Action Task Force “FATF” to remove Algeria from its gray list, coinciding with the inclusion of Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina among the countries subject to enhanced scrutiny, represents a clear international recognition of the effectiveness of the reforms initiated by Algeria to enhance financial transparency and combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, reflecting the restoration of international confidence in its financial and economic system. This decision came during the plenary session of the group in Paris, where members unanimously approved Algeria's removal from the gray list, at a time when “FATF” decided to add Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the same list due to the need to strengthen anti-money laundering mechanisms.

Jun 21, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
FATF Commends Algeria's Financial Reforms After Removal from Grey List

FATF Commends Algeria's Financial Reforms After Removal from Grey List

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulated Algeria on the progress it has made in combating money laundering and enhancing transparency in the economic and financial sectors, confirming that the completed reforms contributed to the decision to remove the country from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased scrutiny, which was unanimously approved by the plenary session of the group held in Paris. The group confirmed that Algeria has completed the action plan outlined within the specified timelines, leading to the end of its submission to the enhanced monitoring process, following successful on-site visits to verify the implementation of the agreed commitments and reforms. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 21, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
The President of the Republic Commends the Finance Sector and the Bank of Algeria for Efforts to Remove Algeria from the Grey List of the FATF

The President of the Republic Commends the Finance Sector and the Bank of Algeria for Efforts to Remove Algeria from the Grey List of the FATF

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his chairing of a Council of Ministers meeting today, Sunday, expressed his gratitude to the finance sector and the Bank of Algeria for the efforts made that enabled Algeria to exit the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). A statement from the Council of Ministers noted that the President 'extended his greetings and thanks to the efforts of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Algeria in particular and all the staff and workers of the finance sector in general for enabling Algeria to exit the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).'

Jun 21, 2026radioalgerie.dz