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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Shura delegation visits People's National Assembly of Algeria
QNA Algiers A delegation from the Shura Council met with President of the People's National Assembly of Algeria Ibrahim Boughali, where they reviewed the strong fraternal relations between the State of Qatar and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. They also discussed ways to support cooperation and coordination between the two councils and exchanged expertise in legislative and regulatory matters. The delegation, headed by Member of the Shura Council Yousef bin Ali Al Khater, who is also chairman of the Internal and External Affairs Committee, visited the People's National Assembly of Algeria as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary relations between the two brotherly countries. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the Algerian parliamentary experience, the internal structure of the Assembly, and the mechanisms by which it carries out its roles, reflecting the commitment of both sides to sharing institutional experiences and expanding parliamentary knowledge. The Shura Council delegation also met with Mohamed Khouane, who serves as chairman of the Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and National Community Abroad Committee in the People's National Assembly. The two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of expanding areas of parliamentary cooperation and enhancing coordination in regional and international parliamentary forums to serve common interests and strengthen the role of parliamentary diplomacy. As part of the visit, the Shura Council delegation also met with several members of the Algerian Council of the Nation, headed by Omar Dadi Addoun, who serves as chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and National Community Abroad. The two sides addressed a range of issues related to strengthening cooperation and joint coordination.
Morocco World
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Algeria Pressures Spain to Change Its Stance on Western Sahara
Rabat – Algeria is once again trying to push Spain to reconsider its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. On Wednesday, the president of the lower house of the Algerian Parliament, Ibrahim Boughali, urged Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to take a step back from the pro-Moroccan position his government adopted in 2022. Boughali made this request during a meeting with Spain's ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, according to Algerian media. He expressed his 'regret over Spain's sudden change of position on the Western Sahara issue,' calling on Madrid to 'return to its historically neutral stance' on the matter, Akhbar Dzair reported . He also suggested strengthening parliamentary ties between the two countries. However, despite these desperate diplomatic efforts, Spain has not shown any sign of changing its position. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reaffirmed earlier this month that Madrid would remain committed to its roadmap with Morocco. Algerian media have recently been suggesting that Spain is having second thoughts about its position on Western Sahara, but the reality tells a different story. While Algeria continues to lobby against Morocco's autonomy plan, Spain has not wavered. The joint declaration signed by Spain and Morocco on April 7, 2022, clearly states that Spain considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the 'most serious, realistic, and credible basis' for resolving the Sahara dispute. In addition, Spain continues to express its dedication to elevating relations with Morocco. Albares reaffirmed this stance on Tuesday, just two days after Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune spoke about 'normalizing' relations with Spain. Despite these diplomatic pressures, Madrid has not responded to Algeria's repeated calls to reconsider its position. The fact that Algeria continues its efforts to convince Spain to change its stance suggests that its lobbying efforts have not been successful, contrary to what Algerian media have been reporting. Rather than showing a shift in Spain's position, Algeria's continued dissatisfaction highlights the failure of its strategy to reverse the Spanish government's embrace of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. For now, Madrid remains firm in its support for Morocco's proposal and stands by its commitment to a strong partnership with Rabat. Morocco has been enjoying significant diplomatic gains and growing international support regarding the Western Sahara issue, especially after France's endorsement of the country's autonomy plan last year. Tags: AlgeriaSaharaSpainWestern sahara
Ya Biladi
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Algeria urges Spain to reconsider support for Morocco's autonomy plan
The president of the lower house of the Algerian Parliament, Ibrahim Boughali, called on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to reconsider his support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The request was made on Wednesday, March 26, during Boughali's meeting with Spain's ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, according to Algerian media. Boughali criticized what he described as the «unexpected shift» in Spain's position since March 2022. In a statement, the Algerian lower house reported that the Spanish diplomat reaffirmed his country's support for «a solution acceptable to both parties, in accordance with UN charters and resolutions» on the Sahara issue. Boughali also expressed Algeria's interest in establishing an «interparliamentary friendship group» to strengthen ties between the two legislative institutions. Despite Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent remarks praising the «normalization» of relations between Algeria and Spain, Madrid has yet to respond to Algeria's 2022 request to reconsider its stance on Morocco's autonomy plan. Meanwhile, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reaffirmed Spain's commitment to its roadmap with Morocco. Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday, two days after Tebboune's statement, Albares emphasized Spain's strong relations with Rabat and reiterated support for the joint declaration of April 7, 2022. The declaration's first point states that «Spain recognizes the importance of the Sahara issue for Morocco as well as Morocco's serious and credible efforts within the framework of the United Nations to find a mutually acceptable solution. In this regard, Spain considers the Moroccan autonomy initiative, presented in 2007, as the most serious, realistic, and credible basis for resolving this dispute».
