Algerian president to pay official visit to Turkiye

By Mehmet Sah Yilmaz

ANKARA (AA) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will pay an official visit to Turkiye on 16-17 May upon the invitation of his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

According to a written statement from the Algerian Embassy in Ankara, Tebboune will hold extensive talks with Erdogan on ways and means to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and international issues of common interest.

Stating that the visit coincided with the reforms followed by Algeria and Turkiye to ensure that their economies are included in the world economy, the statement said:

"On the political plane, the relations between the two countries, which are proven by the common intention further to consolidate the traditional ties of friendship and solidarity, and the common interest to strengthen the dialogue on all international issues of common interest, are manifested in regular meetings at the high level."

It also emphasized that bilateral trade has increased significantly in the economic plan in recent years, reflecting the excellence of political relations and the intention of both countries to establish an exemplary partnership.

It noted that during the visit, Tebboune and Erdogan would chair the "First Session of the High-Level Cooperation Council". This session will allow both leaders to evaluate bilateral cooperation and the possibilities to give a new impetus to this cooperation.

"This session will also enable to mobilize efforts to intensify further the strategic partnership that connects the two countries and to give this partnership a qualified dynamism," It added.

*Writing by Seda Sevencan