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Saudi Arabia and Algeria sign agreement to boost ties

Ministers and officials of the two countries sit at the table across from each other in Jeddah. (SPA)
  • Presided over by the ministers, the two sides signed the agreement during the meeting of the fourth session of the Saudi-Algerian Political Consultations Committee
  • The two sides discussed enhancement of joint efforts on several issues in order to strengthen stability and prosperity for the two countries and their peoples

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia and Algeria have agreed to expand bilateral relations, boosting ties in all areas.

In this regard, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf have signed an agreement to establish the Saudi-Algerian Supreme Coordination Council.

The agreement was signed during the meeting of the fourth session of the Saudi-Algerian Political Consultations Committee, which was presided over by the ministers.

The meeting was held in Jeddah, where Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Attaf and his delegation.

During the meeting, they discussed the strong fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria and their peoples.

They explored ways to enhance and develop their bilateral relations in a manner that will benefit both countries.

Also, they discussed regional and international developments and their joint efforts to promote international security and peace.

In addition, they discussed the possibility of stepping up bilateral and multilateral coordination.

The ministers also talked about enhancing their joint efforts on various regional and international issues to strengthen stability and prosperity for the two countries and their brotherly peoples.


Dr. Sami Al-Saleh, Assistant Minister of State for Arab and African Countries’ Affairs, Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Busairi, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria, and Fahd Al-Harthi, Director General of the General Administration of the Secretariats of Councils and Committees, attended the meeting.