The Algerian government is holding talks with the telecom firm Vimpelcom over the fate of the nation’s Djezzy mobile phone operator, according to Algerian Finance Minister Karim Djoudi.
“Things are taking place normally. I have h ad a meeting with a Vimpelcom representative at his request. Unfortunately, I cannot give you details because we are in talks,” said Djoudi.
He said that authorities are currently evaluating Djezzy’s worth to help determine its future.
“It is possible that things will go fast,” Djoudi said. “There is a willingness on the other side to make things go fast.”
Jonathan Terry