Led by Massoud Kasri, head of the Algeria-Turkey parliamentary friendship group, an Algerian delegation of lawmakers was hosted by Hakkı Susmaz, secretary general of the Turkish Republic’s presidency, at the Turkish presidential complex in Ankara. The meeting formed part of an official trip aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Attended by Algeria’s ambassador to Turkey, Boumediene Guennad, the discussions focused on the current state of Algerian-Turkish relations and prospects for deepening them across multiple sectors. Set against a backdrop of surging ties between Algiers and Ankara—driven by top-level political commitment from both governments—the officials highlighted the key role of friendship groups in fostering people-to-people bonds and solidifying institutional links between the elected assemblies.
During the talks, participants praised the “robust and bright” historical relations between Algeria and Turkey. They stressed the need to expand forums for parliamentary consultation and collaboration to support the ongoing economic and diplomatic momentum between the two capitals.
Algerian delegates reaffirmed Algiers’ commitment to advancing interparliamentary dialogue mechanisms and sharing expertise in legislative, economic, and cultural spheres. Turkish counterparts commended the high caliber of bilateral relations and voiced hopes for enhanced strategic partnerships between the two Mediterranean states.
On the sidelines, the Algerians toured key facilities at the presidential complex. Their first stop was the complex’s library, touted as one of the nation’s premier cultural hubs. Lawmakers explored prime areas for storing and accessing Turkey’s documentary heritage, receiving briefings on digitization techniques, archive preservation, and educational initiatives to boost reading and knowledge access.
The group then visited the complex’s museum, gaining insights into pivotal chapters of modern Turkish political history.
The official itinerary continued at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, where delegates were welcomed into the chamber by the session chair and attending Turkish MPs.
This parliamentary segment marked a “powerful symbolic highlight,” underscoring both legislatures’ drive to intensify exchanges and establish enduring cooperation channels. Conversations centered on boosting lawmaker interactions, swapping governance know-how, and backing joint efforts in global forums.
For years, Algeria and Turkey have seen steady growth in economic and diplomatic relations. Ankara ranks among Algiers’ top trade partners, especially in industry, textiles, construction, and energy, positioning Turkey as a favored hub for its firms across Africa.
Politically, the nations often align on regional and global issues. High-level visits have surged lately, signaling shared intent to elevate the Algerian-Turkish strategic partnership. This parliamentary outing reaffirms Algiers and Ankara’s push to invigorate bilateral cooperation via institutional dialogue, parliamentary diplomacy, and civil society bridges.