Prime Minister Sifi Ghrib has lauded the deep-rooted partnership between Algeria and Tunisia, emphasizing the significant progress achieved through bilateral coordination. Speaking at the opening of the 23rd session of the Algerian-Tunisian Joint Grand Commission for Cooperation in Tunis, Ghrib expressed his satisfaction at being among his “family and brothers” in Tunisia, acknowledging the warm welcome and hospitality as a reflection of the strong historical ties between the two nations.
The Prime Minister highlighted the excellent level of bilateral relations, attributing it to the strong commitment of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his Tunisian counterpart, President Kais Saied, to elevate these relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This vision, he noted, aligns with the shared history and struggles of both peoples.
Ghrib stated that the Commission’s meeting provides a crucial opportunity to assess the progress of cooperation since the October 2023 session in Algeria and to identify new horizons for the partnership. He emphasized that the relationship has reached a level of maturity allowing both sides to address issues objectively, strengthen positive aspects, and overcome obstacles hindering joint projects.
He noted with satisfaction the progress made in security coordination, particularly in securing shared borders and combating terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration. He also acknowledged the positive outcomes of the second meeting of the Joint Security Committee, held in July 2025, which enabled the identification of regional threats and their impact on the security of both countries.
Ghrib expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the military cooperation agreement between the two countries in October 2025, considering it another building block in the growing strategic partnership.
On the economic front, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the energy sector in bilateral relations, noting Algeria’s contribution to meeting a significant portion of Tunisia’s natural gas and electricity needs, and the shared ambition to strengthen the trilateral electricity interconnection. Regarding trade, Ghrib revealed that it reached $2.30 billion in 2024, despite remaining below its potential. He called for the removal of obstacles hindering trade flows and the activation of technical committees to facilitate exchange outside the hydrocarbon sector.
The Prime Minister also stressed the need to strengthen investment partnerships, noting that projects worth approximately $350 million have been registered with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in addition to similar investment intentions. He considered these indicators evidence of the growing…
