The University of Tlemcen is gearing up to host a major international academic event. Ahead of the 11th General Assembly of the Silk-Road Universities Network (SUN), scheduled to open on Sunday, 15 November 2026, a preparatory press conference was held on Wednesday, 11 November, at the Mustapha Djaafour Auditorium, located at the university's downtown campus in Tlemcen.

The meeting was chaired by the University's Rector, Pr. Mourad MEGHACHOU, in the presence of Pr.Redouane BACHIR, Vice-Rector for Postgraduate Studies, and Pr. Bounouar BENSAIM, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

Held under the theme, “Threads of Change: Weaving Cooperation along the Silk Road for a More Resilient World”, the 11th General Assembly will bring together university partners from several countries historically linked to the Silk Road. Expected participants include South Korea, which hosts the network's secretariat, as well as China, Italy, Türkiye and Russia. Strong delegations from Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, are also expected, alongside representatives from brotherly and friendly Arab and African countries.

In his opening address, the Rector underlined the significance of this gathering, which is expected to bring together a distinguished group of university presidents, academics and decision-makers in Tlemcen. Such high-level international participation, he noted, further strengthens the University's standing as a platform for academic dialogue, scientific diplomacy and intercultural exchange.

The Rector also affirmed that all the necessary human and material resources had been mobilised to ensure the smooth running of the event. A comprehensive operational plan has been put in place, covering logistical, security and protocol arrangements, with a view to providing the foreign delegations with a welcome befitting the importance of the occasion and Algeria's renowned hospitality.

He also took the opportunity to commend the media's role in supporting and promoting this major international academic gathering.

The press conference subsequently provided an opportunity for journalists to raise questions about the logistical and organisational arrangements for receiving high-level foreign delegations, as well as the strategic significance and international implications of the event for both the University of Tlemcen and Algeria as a whole. Questions also focused on the programme of activities and the scientific workshops scheduled as part of the General Assembly.

University officials addressed the various concerns raised, reaffirming the full commitment of all organising committees to facilitating the work of media professionals and enabling them to provide comprehensive coverage of this major international academic event.