Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf spearheaded a series of crucial bilateral discussions in Seoul on Monday, held on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting for the Africa-Korea Partnership. These engagements underscore Algeria's proactive diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties across the African continent.
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Minister Attaf commenced his diplomatic agenda with a meeting with Mohamed Ali Nafti, the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad. Their talks centered on the preparatory arrangements for the upcoming Algerian-Tunisian Follow-up Committee meeting. The primary objective is to assess progress on the outcomes of the 23rd session of the Algerian-Tunisian Grand Joint Commission, aiming to elevate bilateral partnership to meet the ambitious goals set by both nations' leaders, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and President Kaïs Saïed.
Subsequently, Attaf engaged with Ms. Corinne Amori Brunet, Benin's Minister of Foreign Affairs. During this encounter, Minister Attaf extended congratulations on her recent appointment. Discussions focused on enhancing the fraternal and cooperative relations between Algeria and Benin, particularly in light of the recent exchange of resident diplomatic representations. Both ministers also addressed various issues of mutual concern, with a particular emphasis on the evolving situation in the Sahel-Saharan region.
Continuing his extensive diplomatic schedule, Minister Attaf held separate bilateral talks with his counterparts from Egypt and Nigeria. With Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Expatriation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdel Aati, discussions revolved around joint endeavors to reinforce fraternal and partnership relations, notably in the economic sphere. The ministers also reviewed the current landscape in the Arab region and critical issues on the African Union's agenda ahead of continental deadlines in Egypt later this month. Meanwhile, in his meeting with Ms. Bianca Odumiego Ojoko, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Attaf congratulated her on her new role and explored avenues to bolster the exceptional ties between their countries. They also deliberated on developments in the Sahel region and explored collaborative efforts to promote peace and development through integrative structural projects.
Finally, Minister Attaf concluded his bilateral engagements with Antonio Téte, Angola's Minister of External Relations. This meeting served as an opportunity to review joint efforts aimed at sustaining the positive momentum in Algerian-Angolan relations. Discussions highlighted significant decisions recently made by the leaders of both nations in Algiers, pertaining to strengthening the institutional and legal framework, as well as consolidating and expanding sectoral cooperation.
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