Czech Premier Hails Algeria as Key Partner, Urges Deeper Ties During Algiers Visit

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis praised Algeria’s strategic importance for regional stability and Europe’s energy security during an official visit to Algiers on Monday. He called for bilateral relations to be strengthened through concrete partnership projects.

Algeria as a Bridge Between Continents

Babis described Algeria as one of the Czech Republic’s key partners in North Africa and the Mediterranean, highlighting the country’s role in connecting Europe and Africa. The remarks came during his visit to the Algerian capital.

Wreath-Laying at Martyrs’ Memorial

During his stay, the Czech prime minister visited the Martyrs’ Memorial in Algiers, where he laid a wreath in honour of those who died in the Algerian War of Liberation.

Algerian Prime Minister Heads to Moscow for Summits

Separately, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Moscow on Monday evening to represent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), scheduled for Tuesday. He will also attend the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, which runs from Wednesday to Thursday alongside an Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

Neighbouring Countries Reaffirm Role in Libyan Resolution

In related regional developments, the foreign ministers of Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt stressed the historical responsibility and central role of the tripartite neighbouring countries mechanism, operating under United Nations auspices. They reaffirmed their support for a political solution driven by the Libyan people, free from foreign interference.