Algeria and Azerbaijan Forge Strategic Partnership with New Cooperation Agreement
Algeria and Azerbaijan are deepening their diplomatic and economic relations through a new strategic partnership.
Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf welcomed his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov to Algiers this Wednesday for high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
The official visit focused on enhancing friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Following private discussions, the ministers convened expanded meetings with their respective delegations.
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Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The discussions highlighted the positive momentum in relations between Algiers and Baku, driven by the shared commitment of Presidents Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Ilham Aliyev to build a robust, lasting partnership.
Both ministers emphasized the alignment of their countries’ political positions on numerous international issues and identified significant economic potential across multiple sectors including energy, technology, agriculture, and trade.
Establishing a Joint Commission
The centerpiece of the meeting was the signing of a bilateral agreement creating a joint Algerian-Azerbaijani commission.
This new body will oversee the development of commercial, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, providing a permanent framework for joint initiatives and enhanced exchanges between the two countries.
According to the Algerian foreign ministry, the agreement “marks the beginning of a new era of strategic cooperation between Algiers and Baku, founded on mutual respect and complementary interests.”
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Diplomatic Alignment
On international matters, the ministers addressed several regional and global issues, particularly reaffirming their unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate right to an independent state.
The talks also covered security, development, and stability challenges in North Africa and the Caucasus regions.
Both nations committed to maintaining regular political consultations and enhancing coordination within multilateral organizations, including the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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