Algerian Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lounas Magramane, co-chaired the Algerian-Spanish political consultations in Madrid with his Spanish counterpart, Diego Martinas Beleo. The consultations reviewed the state of Algerian-Spanish relations in various fields, which have seen significant momentum in recent times. This momentum was highlighted during the recent visit of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to Algeria on July 20, 2026.
The consultations also covered preparations for the eighth high-level Algerian-Spanish meeting, set to take place in Madrid in the coming weeks. Both sides confirmed that this important bilateral event would provide an opportunity to evaluate various aspects of cooperation between the two countries and outline new prospects for their partnership. They also reviewed draft agreements and memoranda of understanding to be signed during this meeting.
On the economic front, both parties expressed satisfaction with the level of trade between Algeria and Spain, which has seen significant growth recently. They emphasized the importance of encouraging productive investment in Algeria, given the country's vast potential and opportunities, as well as the advantages offered by the new investment law to foreign companies.
The two sides also discussed the relationship of cooperation between Algeria and the European Union, as well as ways to reactivate this partnership. They exchanged views on international and regional issues of common interest, including developments in the Middle East and their implications for international peace and security, as well as the global economy.
The consultations also touched on recent developments in the Palestinian issue, the Western Sahara question, the situation in the Sahel region, and Libya, in addition to the Euro-Mediterranean partnership. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their joint work and intensifying coordination to open up broader prospects for bilateral cooperation.
Magramane and Beleo also reviewed the progress made in various areas of cooperation, including politics, economy, trade, and investment. They acknowledged the significant strides made in strengthening bilateral relations and expressed their desire to further consolidate these ties.
In conclusion, the two parties expressed satisfaction with the results of the talks and looked forward to continuing their joint work and intensifying coordination. This will help to open up new avenues for bilateral cooperation and strengthen the existing partnership between Algeria and Spain.
Key points
- Algeria and Spain discuss cooperation and international issues in Madrid
- The two countries express satisfaction with the level of trade between them
- They also discuss preparations for the eighth high-level Algerian-Spanish meeting
