[ecr] During this meeting, which was held on the sidelines of his State visit to Oman, the President of the Republic insisted on the necessity of opening an Algerian cultural center embodying "the cultural cohesion between the two brotherly countries."

In this regard, the President of the Republic gave instructions to "successfully execute this project and honour the Algerian culture."

During this meeting, which falls within the framework of the tradition perpetuated by the President of the Republic during his foreign visits, the President of the Republic also discussed investment, ensuring that the State will work to encourage "honest national investors."

"It's natural for investors to seek profits. However, Algeria must also benefit through job creation and foreign currency earnings," he emphasized.

"Up until now and within 14 months, 9,400 investment projects have been implemented," said the President of the Republic, recalling his commitment, during his oath-taking, to reaching "20,000 investment projects," especially since, he said, "investments remain open to all, both those inside and outside the country."

The President commenced his State visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening fraternal ties, cooperation, and dialogue between the two nations.

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