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Algerian and French Prime Ministers have indicated their desire to intensify bilateral relations after growing rapprochement between the presidents of the two countries in recent times
Algerian and French Prime Ministers have indicated their desire to intensify bilateral relations after growing rapprochement between the presidents of the two countries in recent times.
The two leaders expressed the wish for closer cooperation in a meeting of two in the Algerian capital Algiers recently. The Algerian prime minister welcomed French prime minister Elizabeth Borne and a 15member top-level delegation with her, which is currently visiting the North African country as a part of the goodwill mission.
The two leaders have discussed a range of issues including the movement of people between the two countries, the issuance of visas, and the exchange of students, artists, businessmen, and the scientific community.
The French president underscored the need for strengthening partnerships for improving the economies of the two countries and facilitating trade and innovation. It would also help both countries to clear the misunderstanding that was created by years of colonial rule. Algeria was a colony of France and during that time atrocities had taken place. Memories of those days triggered animosity among the Algerians towards the erstwhile coloniser.
Aïmene Benabderrahmane, Algeria’s Prime Minister referred to the quality of political dialogue between the two countries on all levels. The two presidents were talking to each other to sort out key issues before both countries. He said that those consultations would continue.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne began her visit with memorial gestures, following the example of President Emmanuel Macron during his trip in late August. After months of tension, Macron’s visit helped warm relations between the two countries.
Importantly, Macron in a telephonic conversation with his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune pleaded again for the realization of renewed and ambitious partnership decided five weeks ago. Elisabeth Borne had lunch with Mr. Tebboune, who signed with Mr. Macron on August 27 a “Declaration of Algiers” around six planks of bilateral cooperation.
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Meeting between the two prime ministers has resulted in the signing of a dozen texts, viz declarations of intent on employment, industrial cooperation, tourism, and crafts, or disability, a partnership agreement in the agricultural field, and a memorandum of understanding on start-ups.
