President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, Assaad Hassan Al-Chaibani, on Thursday during his official state visit to Algeria. The diplomatic mission was also highlighted by a series of high-level talks, particularly with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, focusing on the current state of bilateral relations and avenues for mutual expansion across multiple sectors.
The head of Syrian diplomacy, who arrived in Algiers on Thursday , is making his inaugural trip to Algeria since the formation of the new government in Damascus. Following his audience with the Head of State at the El-Mouradia Palace, the Syrian minister noted that he conveyed the greetings, gratitude, and deep respect of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Charaa. He further emphasized that the deeply rooted, historical ties connecting Algeria and Syria must be fortified and expanded, aiming to encompass key strategic sectors—most notably energy, national security, and joint economic investments.
Additionally, the Syrian dignitary characterized the meeting as exceptional, noting that President Tebboune demonstrated a profound interest in Syria’s current domestic situation and ongoing political transition, while offering explicit support for the political process underway in the country.
In tandem with these executive talks, Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf hosted his Syrian counterpart at the ministry headquarters on the same day. According to an official statement, the two diplomats held a private one-on-one session before launching into broader discussions that included delegates from both nations.
The working sessions offered a comprehensive review and assessment of bilateral ties, exploring strategies to elevate cooperation to higher tiers that mirror the depth of the historic bonds between the two partner nations. The ministry statement confirmed that both sides agreed to reactivate several key bilateral cooperation frameworks, specifically the High Joint Commission and the Algerian-Syrian Business Council. They also resolved to establish dedicated sector-specific working groups tasked with identifying immediate priorities in fields such as energy, agriculture, mining, transportation, and vocational training.
Turning to geopolitical matters of mutual concern, the two ministers exchanged strategic assessments regarding regional and global dynamics, with a specific focus on the Arab world and the African continent. The diplomatic chiefs concluded by stressing the vital importance of championing peaceful resolutions to ongoing crises and conflicts to safeguard long-term stability and security on both regional and international stages.