The Honorable Mourad Medelci to discuss the future of Algeria and North Africa at CSIS Statesmen's Forum

January 12, 2012

WASHINGTON, January 12, 2012—The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Middle East Program will host Mourad Medelci, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, to explore his country’s position within a transformed North Africa following the popular uprisings and civil unrest in the region in past months at the next CSIS Statesmen’s Forum.

Mr. Medelci will bring unique insight to this issue, having filled ministerial posts in trade and finance, as well as being an adviser to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

***Please Note: Minister Medelci will be delivering his remarks in French. English translation will be provided.***

WHEN/WHERE:     
January 13, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
B1-C Conference Center
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Credentialed members of the press who would like to attend must RSVP to aschwartz@csis.org.

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