The Association of Algerian Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF) has announced a ban on the import of several agricultural products during Algeria's harvest season, in an effort to safeguard domestic production and ensure food safety and quality. The ban includes 13 fruits, such as citrus, apricots, and grapes, and is valid from specific months. Additionally, Vietnam Trade Office in Algieria has stated that all import and export payment transactions in Algeria must be processed through banks.