Algiers, November 11, 2025 – Algeria and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, following a high-level meeting between the two nations’ leaders. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasized the shared desire to deepen ties and exchange perspectives on matters of mutual interest during a joint press statement held on the sidelines of the Somali President’s official visit to Algeria.
President Tebboune highlighted the potential for collaboration in key areas, including energy, agriculture, fisheries, pharmaceutical industries, and higher education. He noted a significant step forward in educational cooperation, announcing that Algeria will welcome 110 Somali students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
“We are committed to building upon this initiative by offering additional scholarships in vocational training, law enforcement, and defense,” President Tebboune stated. He added that discussions also encompassed a wide range of issues, facilitating an exchange of views on Arab and African affairs.
The leaders reiterated their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, reaffirming their commitment to the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 1967 borders.
Discussions also addressed the situation in Libya, emphasizing the importance of a Libyan-led political solution achieved through elections that preserve the country’s unity and put an end to foreign interference in its internal affairs.
Furthermore, President Tebboune highlighted concerns regarding the situations in the Sahel-Sahara region and Sudan, condemning foreign interventions that undermine stability and disregard the principles of solidarity and cooperation within the Arab and African regions.
“We are deeply satisfied with the outcome of these consultations and look forward to enhanced cooperation and partnership for the benefit of our two brotherly nations,” President Tebboune concluded.
