On 23 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the inauguration of the first Confucius Institute for Chinese language education at the University of Algiers 2, “Abou El Kacem Saadallah”. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Algeria, the Delegate Governor of Bouzareah, the President of the Algerian-Chinese Friendship Association, the President of the North West University in China, security authorities, and members of the academic community.

This Institute is of significant importance to enhance and strengthen knowledge transfer, as well as the twinning pathways between the Algerian universities and their Chinese counterparts. It will also serve as a bridge for cultural exchange, cementing friendships among students and professors.