On the sidelines of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, Ahmed Attaf and Sergei Lavrov reviewed the state of Algerian-Russian relations along with several regional and international issues. The two ministers notably emphasized the pursuit of dialogue and political solutions, while discussing upcoming Russia-Africa and Arab-Russian engagements.
Relations between Algeria and Russia, alongside several international and regional matters, took center stage during discussions between Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, according to a statement released today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting took place during the fourth day of the Algerian diplomacy chief’s participation in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
During their exchange, both officials examined ways to further consolidate the friendly ties and cooperation between Algiers and Moscow. Discussions also covered prospects for expanding economic partnership and intensifying trade exchanges between the two nations.
The interview was further dedicated to an in-depth exchange on multiple international and regional questions of mutual interest. Ahmed Attaf and Sergei Lavrov agreed to maintain consultations and coordination regarding evolving situations in the Middle East, the Sahel region, and the Western Sahara issue, according to the same source.
This concertation is set to continue through bilateral channels as well as within multilateral forums, the two ministers highlighted.
Throughout their dialogue, both parties underscored the importance of dialogue and seeking political solutions to crises and conflicts, while respecting international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
Deliberations between Attaf and Lavrov also touched upon several upcoming diplomatic milestones. The two ministers notably addressed preparations for the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Moscow in October 2026, the Foreign Ministry noted.
The Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum at the foreign minister level, slated for this coming December, was likewise among the topics reviewed.
Across these various files, the meeting highlighted both the deepening of Algerian-Russian relations and the continuation of mutual consultation between the two countries on key agenda items across the regional and international stage.