US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau declared Tuesday that Washington is eager to strengthen economic, trade, and security ties with Algeria, following a high-level meeting with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
“We just came out of an excellent and substantive meeting with the President,” Landau told dzwatch exclusively. “It is a great honor to be here alongside AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson.”
Landau highlighted the deep historical roots of US-Algeria relations, dating back to 1795 when George Washington and Dey Hassan Pasha signed a peace and friendship treaty. “As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, Algeria was among the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with the US,” he noted.
On cooperation, Landau stressed: “We see enormous potential to benefit both peoples through enhanced economic and trade relations.” He also cited security cooperation in the Sahel and resolving the Western Sahara question after 50 years as key priorities.
“This is a pivotal moment. Future generations will look back at this as a turning point between two great nations,” Landau told dzwatch.
