Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Receives Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti

ALGIERS, October 25, 2026 – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, along with his accompanying delegation, on Sunday in Algiers.

The official reception was attended by Lounès Magramane, Director of the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, and Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs.

The meeting represents another high-level diplomatic exchange between Algeria and Tunisia, two neighboring North African countries with longstanding historical, political and economic ties.

The reception comes within the framework of regular diplomatic contacts between Algiers and Tunis, reflecting the importance of communication between the two neighboring governments.

Algeria and Tunisia share extensive borders, historical connections and common interests in regional security, economic cooperation and cross-border development.

Both countries have maintained diplomatic exchanges through official visits, ministerial consultations and bilateral meetings aimed at addressing matters of mutual interest.

The participation of senior Algerian officials in Sunday’s reception highlighted the formal diplomatic nature of the visit.

Relations between Algeria and Tunisia are rooted in a shared history and longstanding cooperation across several sectors.

The two countries work together in areas including trade, energy, transportation, tourism and border security.

Their geographical proximity also makes bilateral coordination particularly important for economic activity, regional stability and the movement of people and goods.

As members of the African Union and the League of Arab States, Algeria and Tunisia also participate in regional and international discussions concerning political developments, economic challenges and cooperation between African and Arab nations.

The presence of Lounès Magramane and Ahmed Attaf reflected the involvement of Algeria’s presidential administration and foreign ministry in receiving the Tunisian delegation.

Mohamed Ali Nafti’s visit adds to the diplomatic contacts maintained between officials from both countries.

President Tebboune previously received the Tunisian foreign minister in July 2026, illustrating the continuation of high-level engagement between Algeria and Tunisia.

Sunday’s reception further illustrates the established diplomatic relationship between the two North African neighbors.

While the official announcement confirmed the meeting and identified the participating officials, it did not provide details about the subjects discussed or announce any new bilateral agreements.

Further information regarding the outcome of the meeting may be communicated through official diplomatic channels.

The visit remains part of the broader pattern of political dialogue and diplomatic engagement between Algeria and Tunisia.