Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Attaf, met with his counterparts from Spain, Sweden, and the Czech Republic on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meetings aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional and international issues. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attaf met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to review the current state and prospects of deepening bilateral relations.
The talks between Attaf and Albares highlighted the positive dynamics in cooperation between Algeria and Spain, particularly in energy, economic cooperation, and trade exchange. The two ministers also discussed preparations for a high-level Algerian-Spanish meeting in October, which will include a business forum for entrepreneurs from both countries. Regionally and internationally, they exchanged views on developments in the Sahel region and ways to enhance political dialogue and development cooperation to consolidate security and stability in the region.
Attaf also met with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmström, with whom he discussed the current state of economic cooperation between the two countries and the prospects for elevating it to a broader horizon, particularly in investment in the industrial sector. They exchanged views on several political and security issues on the regional and international agendas, including developments in the Sahel region.
The Algerian minister also held talks with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Machinka, which provided an opportunity to review areas of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on ways to enhance it, particularly in energy, higher education, and trade exchange. The upcoming visit of the Czech Prime Minister to Algeria was also discussed. The cooperation between Algeria and the European Union was also on the agenda, with Attaf raising concerns about barriers hindering Algerian exports to EU markets.
Attaf met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, where they discussed ways to continue strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries in all areas. They also explored prospects for expanding economic partnership and trade exchange. The two ministers engaged in in-depth discussions on international and regional issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East and the Sahel region.
The meeting between Attaf and Lavrov focused on encouraging dialogue and political solutions, while respecting international law and the UN Charter. They also reviewed preparations for the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Moscow in October 2026, and the Forum for Cooperation between Russia and Africa.
The Algerian minister's meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly reflect Algeria's commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and promoting cooperation with its international partners. The talks also highlighted the country's active role in regional and international forums, aiming to address common challenges and promote peace and stability.
Key points
- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf meets with European counterparts to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional and international issues.
- Attaf and Lavrov discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Algeria and Russia.
- Algeria seeks to promote peace and stability in the Sahel region through enhanced cooperation and dialogue.
