Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 40

4-October-2004

ALGERIA

Bouteflika Reiterates Commitment To Hydrocarbon Law As Part Of Reform Program

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika reiterated his support for the draft hydrocarbon law on 27 September during a meeting of cabinet ministers held to consider the 2005 budget. Mr Bouteflika told ministers that nothing would stand in the way of economic reform and privatization. According to a statement issued by the Presidents office, he instructed...