President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, received General Yousef Huneiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, today at the Presidential Palace.
General Huneiti arrived in Algeria carrying a message from the King of Jordan to President Tebboune. The meeting underscores the strengthening ties between Algeria and Jordan, particularly in matters of defense and security cooperation.
The audience was also attended by Lieutenant General Said Chengriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, highlighting the significance of the discussions for Algeria’s military leadership. Boualem Boualem, Director of the President’s Office, was also present.
While the specific contents of the message from the Jordanian monarch were not immediately disclosed, the high-level meeting suggests a focus on regional security issues and potential avenues for enhanced collaboration between the two nations’ armed forces. Discussions likely centered around shared interests in stability and counter-terrorism efforts within the region.
This visit marks an important step in fostering closer relations between Algeria and Jordan, reaffirming their commitment to mutual cooperation and addressing common security challenges. Further details regarding the outcome of the meeting are expected to be released in the coming days.
The presence of key Algerian military figures at the meeting signals the importance Algeria places on its relationship with Jordan and its commitment to regional security cooperation.
