US Advisor Boulos, Attaf Discuss Regional Stability, Bilateral Cooperation

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held discussions with Massad Boulos, the Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of their participation in the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. During their talks, the two officials reviewed the state of Algerian-American relations, which both sides characterized as experiencing positive momentum.

The discussions extended to exploring ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas such as energy, the economy, and inter-trade. Attaf and Boulos also addressed a range of international and regional issues of mutual concern. This included examining the situations in Libya, Sudan, and the Gulf region, with both parties emphasizing the imperative of working towards finding solutions to the crises affecting these areas.

A key topic of their conversation was the developments concerning the Western Sahara file. The Algerian Foreign Minister and the US Senior Advisor agreed to continue consultations and coordination on this matter. This engagement underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts between Algeria and the United States on significant regional and international affairs.