President Sarkozy aims to build Saudi ties

Algeria
February 2009: Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil announces Algeria will establish a nuclear power plant by 2020.[9] In addition, Algeria plans on building a new reactor "every five years."[10]
November 2008: Argentina signs a deal with Algeria to cooperate on nuclear energy development.[11]
June 2008: France signs a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Algeria, its former colony.[12]
June 2007: Algeria signs a nuclear cooperation pact with the United States that permits cooperation between Algeria and U.S. laboratories and researchers.[13]
January 2007: Algeria and Russia strike a deal on future cooperation in nuclear energy technology.[14]