Security and geopolitical issues in Sahel were the subject of in-depth discussions during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Algiers. The meeting between the Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune et Mikhail Bogdanovspecial representative of the Russian president for Middle East and theAfricaunderlines the growing importance given to this strategic region by regional and international powers.
The meeting allowed the two officials to address several aspects of Russian-Algerian bilateral relations. Mikhail Bogdanovalso Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russiaconveyed the greetings of the President Vladimir Poutine to his Algerian counterpart, thus reaffirming the close ties between Moscow et Alger.
The Russian diplomat particularly highlighted the strategic nature of relations between the two nations. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, going beyond the strict framework of bilateral relations to extend to regional challenges. The situation in the Sahel occupied a central place in these exchanges, with both parties sharing their analyzes and perspectives on developments in this sensitive area.
The exchanges of views on the Sahel region demonstrate a common desire to contribute to regional stability. This meeting is part of the continuity of diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening political cooperation between Russia and Algeria, two major players whose influence on Sahelian issues is significant.
