Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria: need to unlock sooner the potential of the cooperation with Kazakhstan

ALGIERS, December 8, 2024 - Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf received copies of his credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Anuarbek Akhmetov and during the meeting expressed gratitude to the leadership of Kazakhstan for the efforts made to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

"We welcome the establishment of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Algeria and the appointment of the first Resident-Ambassador, which will allow to intensify political contacts at a high level, determine priorities, and also rather reveal the full potential of trade and economic cooperation between our countries. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has repeatedly spoken about the importance of developing cooperation with the Central Asian region. We consider Kazakhstan as our most important partner in this region and intend to work actively with your country," the Minister stressed.

In turn, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Algeria Anuarbek Akhmetov conveyed warm greetings to the head of the ANDR Foreign Ministry on behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and expressed interest in intensifying contacts at the high and highest levels. He noted the readiness of a number of Kazakhstani companies and government agencies to launch negotiations with Algerian partners and enter into mutually beneficial projects. The large-scale reforms initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebbun in their states open up new opportunities for entrepreneurs of both countries, create a solid basis for trade and economic exchanges, and mutual investments.

In conclusion, A. Attaf expressed warm wishes to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and success to the new ambassador, and confirmed his readiness to provide comprehensive support.