Diplomatic relations were established on 15 March 1996 through the signing of a Protocol.
Since November 2024, A. Akhmetov has served as Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
Since March 2022, the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has been operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since July 2025, Atman Mehadji has served as Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Political Cooperation
High-Level Contacts:
On 1–2 December 2010, A. Belkhadem, Personal Representative of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Minister of State, visited Astana to participate in the OSCE Summit.
On 12–13 February 2015, Y. Yousfi, Special Envoy of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Minister of Energy, visited Astana, where he held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Idrissov and Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan V. Shkolnik. During the meeting with the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for establishing cooperation in the oil and gas sector and developing solar energy.
On 28–29 August 2018, M. Medelci, Chairman of the Constitutional Council of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, visited Astana to participate in the scientific and practical conference “The Constitution: Embodiment of the Values of the Rule of Law, Civil Society and the Modern State”, dedicated to the Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On 24–25 February 2020, Chairman of the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Mami paid a visit to Algeria to participate in the international conference “Constitutional Justice and the Protection of Human Rights”.
On 12 July 2025, Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria N. Larbaoui made a technical stopover at Taraz Airport on his way from Japan. During the stopover, he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Bakayev, as well as the leadership of the region and the city, in the format of a working lunch.
Contacts at the level of Foreign Ministries
In February 2013, on the sidelines of the 12th OIC Summit in Cairo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Sarybay met with B. Sahli, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
On 28–29 May 2014, the delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Y. Ashikbayev took part in the 17th Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in Algiers.
In September 2014, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Idrissov met with Ramtan Lamamra, head of the foreign ministry of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
In May and June 2015, on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and the 25th session of the African Union, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Mussinov discussed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria R. Lamamra issues related to support for Kazakhstan’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council and Algeria’s accession to the Islamic Organization for Food Security.
On 17–18 February 2016, the first round of Kazakhstan–Algeria political consultations was held in Algiers under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Mussinov and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation A. Bereksi. Following the consultations, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. During his meeting with the head of the Kazakh delegation, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria R. Lamamra confirmed Algeria’s participation in EXPO 2017.
In May 2017, Special Envoy of the President and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kamaldinov paid a working visit to Algeria and met with Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Sellal. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for interaction within international organizations.
On 10–11 September 2017, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Messahel paid his first working visit to Astana to participate in the First OIC Summit on Science and Technology.
On 17 November 2018, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Abdrakhmanov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Messahel on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi.
On 20 February 2024, the second round of Kazakhstan–Algeria political consultations was held in Algiers under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Bakayev and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria L. Magramane.
On 5 March 2024, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Nurtleu met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Attaf on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of establishing an Intergovernmental Commission, using the Middle Corridor to address transport and logistics issues, and enhancing cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.
On 20–22 May 2025, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan D. Kenbeil took part in the meeting of the Islamic Development Bank in Algiers. Bilateral meetings were held, during which Kazakhstan’s priorities within the Islamic Organization for Food Security and the United Nations were promoted.
On 15 March 2026, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries exchanged letters, in which they reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening partnership in all areas.
Trade and economic cooperation
The volume of trade turnover between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in January–February 2026 amounted to USD 1.063 million, including exports of USD 1.059 million and imports of USD 4.93 thousand. In 2025, trade turnover amounted to USD 76.3 million, including exports of USD 75.9 million and imports of USD 401.2 thousand. In 2024, trade turnover reached USD 5 million, including exports of USD 3.1 million and imports of USD 1.9 million.Основные продукты экспорта: пшеница, ферросплавы, металлы.
Main imported products: fruit.
In January–December 2025, international traders involving Kazakh companies and JSC NC Food Corporation delivered 349 thousand tonnes of wheat to Algeria for the first time.
In November 2024, a community of businesspeople interested in establishing contacts with Algerian and African partners was formed in Kazakhstan with a view to promoting their exports and attracting investment. It includes executives of more than 30 Kazakh companies from the agricultural, digital, mining, transport, food, energy, financial, pharmaceutical, and military-technical sectors, who may be provisionally referred to as the Kazakhstani part of the Business Council with Algeria.
On 5 November 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between KazakhExport and the Algerian state export insurance company, opening up broad opportunities to support Kazakhstan’s exports to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
In December 2025, the Shymkent Youth Theatre took part in the International Theatre Festival in the Desert in Adrar and won the Grand Prix.
On 2–4 April 2026, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, joint concerts by the Kazakh musical group Forte Trio and the Algerian State Symphony Orchestra were held in Algiers and Oran. The guest of honour was S. Chaib, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria. The events were attended by officials, cultural and artistic figures, representatives of business circles, members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Kazakhstan, and leading local media outlets.