Hortabin Media – Algeria and France on Saturday signed a joint declaration “Algeria Declaration for a Renewed Partnership” between the two countries – 60 years after Algeria’s independence and ending months of a diplomatic rift.
The document was signed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and French President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony held in the honorary hall of Houari Boumediene Airport.
At the ceremony, Tebboune said Macron’s visit was “excellent”, and “allowed a rapprochement that would not have been possible without the personality of President Macron”. French President Emmanuel Macron said the Algiers declaration will allow “to strengthen the convergent relationship through a permanent dialogue on all files.”
The two countries signed a number of agreements including pharmaceuticals, scientific research, sports, and other fields, and were signed by ministers from both countries. Additionally, the two governments have agreed to establish a joint commission of historians to settle “the memory issue, as well as a “permanent partnership” in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
The French president’s visit was aimed at easing the strained ties and boosting cooperation after months of diplomatic rift.
