Algeria, US hold high-level talks on Libya and regional security
According to a statement from Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered shared views and analysis on key African matters, including the situation in Libya, the Western Sahara dispute, and security in the Sahel and Great Lakes regions.
Both sides stressed the importance of continued political and diplomatic coordination in addressing regional crises and praised the level of cooperation between Algiers and Washington at the United Nations Security Council, especially on matters of North African security.
The meeting also highlighted the positive momentum in bilateral relations, with discussions touching on various aspects of U.S.–Algeria partnership, particularly in defence, energy, agriculture, and higher education.
The talks included a broader session involving delegations from both countries, following a one-on-one meeting between Minister Attaf and Boulos at the foreign ministry headquarters. Tags: Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf
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