Algerian National People's Assembly President, Khalida Boudfod, held a virtual meeting with Australian House of Representatives Speaker, Milton Dick, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, was an opportunity for the two officials to review the excellent relations between Algeria and Australia, built on a historical foundation. Boudfod emphasized the need to elevate these relations to higher levels in parliamentary cooperation.
During the meeting, Boudfod welcomed the prospect of establishing a parliamentary friendship group between Algeria and Australia in the near future. This move is expected to be a positive step in strengthening relations between the two legislative institutions. The group will provide a platform for Algerian and Australian parliamentarians to engage in dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
The two officials also discussed the importance of holding a second round of political consultations between Algeria and Australia. This move is expected to give new momentum to bilateral cooperation relations. Boudfod proposed the creation of an Algerian-Australian business council to promote communication between businessmen and highlight investment opportunities in Algeria.
The proposed business council will aim to promote investment opportunities in Algeria, particularly in light of the incentives provided by the new investment law of 2022. Boudfod invited her Australian counterpart to visit Algeria, which she believed would be an important step in giving new momentum to parliamentary relations between the two countries.
Speaker Milton Dick noted that Australia and Algeria are democratic countries that share many common approaches. He welcomed the idea of establishing a parliamentary friendship group and expressed his country's willingness to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The establishment of the parliamentary friendship group is expected to be a significant development in Algeria-Australia relations. The group will provide a platform for the two countries to engage in dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest, including trade, investment, and regional security.
Boudfod and Dick's virtual meeting is a testament to the commitment of both countries to strengthening bilateral ties. The two officials demonstrated their willingness to explore new avenues of cooperation and to elevate existing relations to higher levels.
Key points
- Algeria and Australia are set to establish a parliamentary friendship group to strengthen bilateral ties.
- The group will provide a platform for Algerian and Australian parliamentarians to engage in dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
- The two countries are also expected to hold a second round of political consultations to give new momentum to bilateral cooperation relations.
