In a farewell meeting held on Sunday, July 27, the President of Algeria’s Council of the Nation, Azouz Nasri, praised the deep alignment of views between Algeria and Egypt, particularly concerning the Palestinian cause.
The meeting was held with Egypt’s outgoing ambassador to Algeria, Mokhtar Gameel Tawfiq Wareeda, as he concluded his diplomatic mission in the country.
Nasri highlighted the historical depth of relations between the two North African nations, describing them as a longstanding model of solidarity and cooperation.
“This shared historical legacy is what distinguishes the relations between Algeria and Egypt.
Both nations are proud of their common past and share hope for a better future,” he stated, according to an official statement from the Council.
He further emphasized the current momentum in bilateral ties, noting the dedication of both presidents to strengthening bonds of brotherhood and expanding collaboration across all sectors to better serve the interests of both peoples.
Nasri also underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation mechanisms by activating consultation frameworks and intensifying joint efforts to boost economic collaboration.
He pointed to mutual investment opportunities, especially under Algeria’s newly adopted investment and mining laws, which provide substantial incentives.
On regional and international affairs, the Council President lauded the “alignment of visions between Algeria and Egypt on many issues, foremost among them the Palestinian question.” He called for greater international efforts to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, halt the ongoing displacement and violence, and help establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Nasri reaffirmed Algeria’s diplomatic principles based on respect for national sovereignty and peaceful conflict resolution, asserting that “security and stability are the foundation of development and prosperity.”
He also stressed the importance of African-led mediation in resolving the continent’s crises, and reiterated the necessity of reforming the United Nations to secure a permanent seat for Africa on the Security Council.
Ambassador Wareeda, for his part, expressed appreciation for the strength of Algerian-Egyptian relations and the cooperation he experienced during his tenure.
He praised the political will of both nations’ leaders to elevate political coordination and economic partnership to the highest levels, especially in the face of “major challenges to sovereignty and independent decision-making amid rapidly shifting global dynamics.”
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