TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut departed for Algiers on Monday and led a delegation to advance bilateral and regional discussions with Algerian officials.
The visit was based on recent high levels of engagement, including a call with Algerian President Abdelmazid Tebborn in a recent call from President Masuud Pezeshkian, with both leaders welcoming “sibling and expanding relationships.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bakaei previously announced the trip, saying that Araguchi’s agenda includes “consultations to exchange opinions on extremely regional and international development.”
They also discussed the topic of mutual benefit following recent interactions, including a December 2024 meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Atah at the Portuguese UN Alliance Forum.
In February, Araghchi praised Algeria’s unwavering support for Palestinian resistance over the phone with Attaf, describing it as a principled stance.
Araghchi’s agenda includes meetings with Attaf and other senior officials focusing on trade, energy and regional stability.
Iran and Algeria are both founding members of the non-aligned movement, maintaining practical connections while navigating historical complexities.
Tehran and Algiers emphasized multilateralism and North-South cooperation to address regional challenges in line with anti-colonial principles and the Palestinian state.
Both countries have reinforced Palestinian shared commitment to self-determination and denounced the forced displacement of Gaza as a “colonial conspiracy.”
In recent years, new cooperation has been seen, including joint naval training and expansion of energy partnerships in 2023.
In March 2024, President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Algeria (by Iranian leader for the first time in 14 years) focused on the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and gas cooperation within infrastructure development.
Bilateral trade is growing steadily, with Algeria importing Iranian petrochemists and medicines.
“The new agreement will promote cooperation in renewable energy and education, reflecting our mutual commitment to sustainable development and global partnerships.”
Analysts point out that Algeria’s influence in the Arab Maghreb coalition could help Iran expand its economic footprint in North Africa.