Joint Press Conference: Presidents Tebboune and Erdogan Emphasize Strong Algeria-Turkey Relations

BY: Hana Saada

ALGIERS- In a joint press conference following their meeting during Erdogan’s visit to Algeria, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the robust and cooperative relationship between Algeria and Turkey.

Key Points from President Tebboune’s Statements:

1. The High-Level Algerian-Turkish Cooperation Council has evolved into the Strategic Algerian-Turkish Cooperation Council.
2. The relations between Algeria and Turkey are strong, marked by openness and a commitment to more cooperation, driven by sincere political will.
3. Bilateral trade between Algeria and Turkey surpassed 6 billion dollars in 2023.
4. Algeria is now the second-largest trading partner of Turkey in Africa and the primary destination for Turkish investments on the continent.
5. Urgent joint action is necessary to halt the expansion of colonization and terrorism against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
6. Both presidents stressed the need for the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
7. Calls for accountability for Israeli crimes against Palestinians through the International Criminal Court.
8. Shared perspectives on international issues, including Mali, Niger, and Western Sahara.
9. Acknowledgment of the global response to Algeria’s call to hold the Zionist entity accountable for its crimes in Gaza.
10. Emphasis on the creation of a Palestinian state as the only solution for regional stability in the Middle East.
11. Efforts to bring a ceasefire to Gaza and allow Palestinians to breathe amid the crisis.
12. The unity of Palestinian resistance factions is crucial for resolving the Palestinian crisis.
13. Algeria attempted to reunify Palestinian factions, but the effort faced obstacles beyond its control.

President Erdogan’s Remarks:

1. Expresses happiness to visit Algeria again after the 2020 visit.
2. Bilateral trade between Algeria and Ankara exceeded 5 billion dollars last year, with hopes to reach 10 billion dollars soon.
3. Admires Algeria’s economic mobilization efforts in diversifying its activities.
4. Over 1,400 Turkish companies have invested in Algeria.
5. Eagerness to develop cooperation in energy and renewable energy sectors with Algeria.
6. Commitment to ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation across all levels in the future.
7. Strong condemnation of Zionist attacks turned into war crimes in Palestine.
8. Urgent need for a ceasefire and facilitation of aid for Gaza residents.

The joint press conference reflects the commitment of both leaders to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and regional cooperation between Algeria and Turkey.