TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for Algiers on Monday, leading a delegation to advance bilateral and local conversations with Algerian officials.The visit builds on current top-level engagements, including President Masoud Pezeshkians current call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, where both leaders hailed brotherly and broadening relations.Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei earlier announced the journey, stating that Araghchis program includes assessments on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on essential regional and international developments.It also follows current interactions, including a December 2024 meeting in between the Iranian foreign minister and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf during the UN Alliance of Civilizations forum in Portugal, where they talked about topics of mutual interest.In February, Araghchi praised Algerias unfaltering assistance for the Palestinian resistance in a phone call with Attaf, describing it as a principled stance.Araghchis agenda consists of conferences with Attaf and other senior officials, concentrating on trade, energy, and regional stability.Iran and Algeria, both charter members of the Non-Aligned Movement, have preserved pragmatic ties while browsing historic complexities.Tehran and Algiers align on anti-colonial concepts and Palestinian statehood, highlighting multilateralism and South-South cooperation to address local challenges.Both countries have strengthened their shared commitment to Palestinian self-determination, condemning forced displacement in Gaza as a colonial plot.Recent years have actually seen renewed cooperation, including joint marine drills in 2023 and broadened energy collaborations.
In March 2024, President Ebrahim Raisis see to Algeriathe first by an Iranian leader in 14 yearsfocused on gas cooperation within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and facilities development.Bilateral trade has grown gradually, with Algeria importing Iranian petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
New contracts foster partnership in renewable energy and education, reflecting a shared dedication to sustainable development and worldwide partnerships.
Analysts keep in mind that Algerias impact in the Arab Maghreb Union might help Iran expand its financial footprint in North Africa.