On an official visit to Minsk, the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, affirmed last Thursday the determination of both nations to transform political pledges into tangible achievements through reinforced collaboration across vital domains including manufacturing, agriculture, energy, mining, and pharmaceuticals, according to a departmental press statement issued on Thursday.
Following discussions with his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, Attaf declared that “we are committed to pursuing joint endeavors with the Republic of Belarus to fulfill established agreements and elevate bilateral ties to match the aspirations of both leaderships and the expectations of our friendly peoples.” He highlighted the mutual resolve to energize the Algerian-Belarusian partnership by expediting the implementation of commitments outlined during President Alexander Lukashenko’s visit to Algeria in December 2025.
The chief diplomat further noted that relations between the two countries are experiencing “a positive trajectory,” adding that this momentum must now yield concrete outcomes. He stated, “We must transition from consultation and exchanges of views toward implementation, monitoring, and evaluation,” calling for the effective execution of choices made by Presidents Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Alexander Lukashenko.
A 43-Initiative Roadmap
Attaf stressed that the foundation for a robust partnership is now firmly set, explaining that both nations have adopted an action plan comprising 43 initiatives targeting key strategic sectors. “More than half of these initiatives are already underway,” he noted with satisfaction, citing fields such as industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, agriculture, mining, as well as scientific and technological exchanges.
The Minister of State also emphasized the institutional framework governing this cooperation. Algerian-Belarusian ties are currently anchored by a joint cooperation committee and sixteen bilateral treaties, twelve of which were finalized during President Lukashenko’s trip to Algeria. This mechanism will soon be bolstered by a Business Council intended to deepen links between the economic communities of both nations. Consequently, both ministers agreed to accelerate the scheduling of the second session of the Algerian-Belarusian Joint Committee before year-end. This gathering will assess project progress, resolve potential bottlenecks, and pinpoint fresh avenues of collaboration.
While political relations are unquestionably expanding, Attaf acknowledged that economic cooperation still falls short of the expectations set by both capitals. Indicating that “particular focus was directed toward economic cooperation as a central pillar of the future partnership,” he observed that “the volume of commercial trade and mutual investment remains below the true potential of our two nations.”
Deliberations consequently centered on mechanisms to stimulate reciprocal investments and cultivate sustainable industrial ventures. Both sides intend to encourage greater engagement from business executives to inject substance into high-level political agreements.
Consensus on International Affairs
Beyond bilateral matters, consultations between Ahmed Attaf and Maxim Ryzhenkov facilitated a broad exchange regarding key regional and global issues. The Minister of State indicated that Algeria and Belarus share a common perspective on the challenges confronting the global community, stressing that “the complexity of the current international climate demands enhanced dialogue, intensified consultations, and coordinated positions.”
Both officials reaffirmed their allegiance to multilateralism, international law, and the United Nations Charter. They likewise endorsed prioritizing peaceful and diplomatic avenues for conflict resolution, observing that armed disputes continue to impose severe human, economic, and security costs on populations.
Additionally, during his stay in Minsk, Attaf was received by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, to whom he conveyed greetings from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune alongside wishes for the prosperity of the Belarusian people. Both parties welcomed the progress achieved in fulfilling commitments stemming from President Lukashenko’s official trip to Algeria, reiterating a shared willingness to expand bilateral relations toward broader horizons. The Minister of State also held talks with the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus, Natalia Kochanova. Both leaders underscored the expanding role of parliamentary diplomacy in supporting the bilateral partnership while praising the intensification of exchanges between the two legislative bodies.
It is worth noting that by prioritizing the execution of commitments, the acceleration of economic ventures, and the strengthening of political dialogue, both nations intend to bestow a new dimension upon a partnership that is steadily emerging as one of Algeria’s most dynamic alliances across the Eurasian region.