The Russian quest for new partnerships since 2022 has modified the global geopolitical scene. Faced with international tensions and Western sanctions, Moscow has intensified its diplomatic efforts, particularly towards Africa. This strategic reorientation led to the creation of the Partnership Forum Africa-Russiatransformed into a tool of Russian foreign policy on the continent. Trade, military cooperation and investments between the Russia and African nations have evolved, revealing a reconfiguration of traditional alliances.
A new diplomatic meeting in Sochi
The Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf participates in the first Ministerial Conference of the Partnership Forum Africa-Russiae in Sochi on November 9 and 10, 2024. This meeting follows the visit of the President Tebboune in Russia in June 2023. The Algerian minister met his counterpart Sergey Lavrov upon his arrival on Friday, thus continuing diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.
Discussions on regional issues
The discussions between the two ministers focused on the situation at Middle East and at Sahel. These discussions take place while the Russia seeks to develop its relationships with various African partners. For Algeriathis participation in the ministerial conference makes it possible to maintain exchanges with Moscow while maintaining its other international partnerships.
A changing diplomacy
Russian-Algerian relations are evolving in a context of transformation of international relations. This ministerial conference, which follows the first two summits of the Partnership Forum Africa-Russiashows the Russian desire to develop its ties with the African continent. Algerialike other African countries, is adapting its foreign policy to these new global diplomatic dynamics, seeking to maintain balanced relations with different international partners.
