On Monday, November 2, 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune welcomed Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and his accompanying delegation to the Presidential Palace. The meeting focused on bolstering bilateral relations and cooperation between Algeria and the Netherlands. Berendsen expressed his appreciation for Algeria's efforts in promoting regional stability.
During the meeting, Berendsen described the discussions with President Tebboune as productive, covering historical relations and existing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. He highlighted the 400-year-old connections between the two nations and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. The two officials also discussed the importance of establishing stability and security in the region.
The Dutch Foreign Minister emphasized his country's appreciation for Algeria's efforts to contribute to regional stability. He expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation and friendship between the two nations. Berendsen noted that Algeria is a key partner for the Netherlands, sharing concerns about stability, prosperity, sustainable energy, and transportation.
Berendsen and President Tebboune also explored economic relations and cooperation in energy, water, agriculture, and transportation. The Dutch minister expressed his country's interest in deepening its cooperation with Algeria in these areas through joint initiatives and partnerships that benefit both nations.
A joint statement by Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf and Berendsen confirmed the two countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. They agreed to reactivate existing cooperation mechanisms and scheduled the next rounds of political consultations and the joint economic and technological cooperation committee for 2027.
The two officials discussed opportunities for partnerships in various sectors, including renewable energy, green hydrogen, agriculture, water management, transportation, and logistics. They also reviewed draft legal texts for cooperation, particularly a memorandum of understanding on renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Algeria and the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and international law. The two countries expressed satisfaction with the results of Berendsen's visit and emphasized the importance of maintaining regular bilateral meetings to promote political dialogue and economic partnership.
Key points
- Algeria and Netherlands to strengthen bilateral cooperation in renewable energy and other sectors
- The two countries to reactivate existing cooperation mechanisms
- Algeria, Netherlands express commitment to regional stability and international law
