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During an official visit to Algeria, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced a renewed high-level security cooperation agreement with his Algerian counterpart, Said Sayoud. This development follows a meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and signals a potential thaw in relations that have been strained since 2024.
Africa-Press. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced during his official visit to Algeria that he reached an agreement with his Algerian counterpart, Said Sayoud, to reactivate “high-level security cooperation.”
This announcement followed his meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the second day of his visit, which is seen as an initial indicator of a potential resumption of openness in bilateral relations after a period of tension since the summer of 2024.
Nunez explained that the agreement aims to restore and enhance normal security relations, focusing on judicial, police, and intelligence cooperation.
He also confirmed that the visit to Algeria was prepared at a technical level by the relevant teams, and they have now moved to the political phase.
The relationship between France and Algeria has been historically complex, marked by a colonial past and ongoing diplomatic tensions. Since the summer of 2024, relations have soured significantly, particularly after France recognized Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a contentious issue for Algeria. This recent agreement aims to restore and enhance security collaboration, reflecting a shift towards improved bilateral ties amidst ongoing regional challenges.
