Attaf tient à Baghdad des entretiens bilatéraux avec nombre de ses homologues des pays arabes frères
Summary of Recent Diplomatic Engagements in Baghdad
On Friday, Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held pivotal bilateral meetings with various Arab foreign ministers in Baghdad. This activity occurred just ahead of his participation in the upcoming Arab Summit, representing Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Attaf’s discussions included meetings with:
- Mohamed Ali Nafti (Foreign Minister of Tunisia)
- Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug (Foreign Minister of Mauritania)
- Abdulsalam Abdi Ali (Foreign Minister of Somalia)
- Abdoulkader Houssein Omar (Foreign Minister of Djibouti)
- Mikhaïl Bogdanov (Russian Special Envoy)
Key Highlights from the Meetings
Algeria-Tunisia Relations
The discussion with Tunisia focused on reinforcing the positive dynamics of bilateral partnership and exploring avenues for economic collaboration. Both ministers emphasized the need for sustained joint efforts aligned with the strategic goals set by their respective Presidents, Tebboune and Kaïs Saïed. They also reviewed the agenda for the Baghdad Summit and exchanged perspectives on regional developments.
Strengthening Algeria-Mauritania Ties
Attaf’s engagement with the Mauritanian counterpart concentrated on enhancing bilateral relations and aligning them with the ambitious goals outlined by their leaders. Deep discussions on the prevailing conditions in their region were key aspects of this meeting.
Algeria-Somalia Coordination
During his meeting with the Somali Foreign Minister, Attaf congratulated him on his recent appointment. They agreed on pursuing measures to strengthen ties between Algeria and Somalia, particularly in their collaborative efforts within the UN Security Council focusing on Arab and African issues.
Djibouti’s Foreign Relations
Attaf’s conversation with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister reiterated congratulations on the latter’s appointment and facilitated discussions on advancing bilateral cooperation and joint efforts in continental and international forums.
Strategic Partnership with Russia
In discussions with the Russian envoy, both sides reviewed progress in enhancing the Algeria-Russia strategic partnership across various domains, along with deliberations on pertinent regional issues of mutual interest.
Conclusion
These diplomatic engagements reflect Algeria’s commitment to fostering robust ties with its Arab and African counterparts while navigating complex regional dynamics. The collective focus remains on economic collaboration, regional stability, and enhanced coordination in international governance frameworks.
