Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf engaged in a series of crucial bilateral meetings in Seoul, South Korea, on the sidelines of his participation in the Africa-Korea Partnership Ministerial Meeting. These high-level discussions underscored Algeria's commitment to bolstering regional cooperation and strengthening its diplomatic ties across the African continent.
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Minister Attaf held talks with Mohamed Ali Nafti, the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad. Their agenda focused on preparations for an upcoming meeting of the Algerian-Tunisian Follow-up Committee. This committee is tasked with evaluating the implementation of outcomes from the 23rd session of the Algerian-Tunisian Joint High Commission, aiming to elevate the bilateral partnership to meet the ambitious goals set by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and President Kais Saied.
Further engagements saw Minister Attaf meet with Ms. Corinne Amori Brunet, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Benin. Attaf extended congratulations on her recent appointment and discussed prospects for enhancing fraternal relations and cooperation, particularly in light of the new exchange of resident diplomatic representations between the two nations. The ministers also addressed pressing issues of mutual concern, including developments in the Sahel-Saharan region.
In separate discussions, Minister Attaf met with his Egyptian and Nigerian counterparts. With Badr Abdel Aati, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Expatriation, and Egyptians Abroad, Attaf explored joint efforts to consolidate fraternal and partnership relations, with a specific focus on economic sectors. Their talks also encompassed the current situation in the Arab region and key issues on the African Union's agenda, ahead of continental events scheduled to take place in Egypt later this month.
During his meeting with Ms. Bianca Odumiego Ojoko, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister Attaf congratulated her on her new role and deliberated on avenues to strengthen the exceptional ties between Algeria and Nigeria. Both ministers addressed the evolving situation in the Sahel region, emphasizing joint contributions to promoting peace and development through integrative structural projects.
Concluding his series of bilateral consultations, Minister Attaf met with Antonio Téte, the Minister of External Relations of Angola. This meeting served as an opportunity to review joint efforts to maintain the positive momentum in Algerian-Angolan relations. Discussions highlighted significant decisions recently made by the leaders of both countries in Algiers, aimed at reinforcing institutional and legal frameworks and expanding sectoral cooperation.
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