Algiers, Algeria – (African Boulevard News) – The Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has embarked on a two-day state visit to Portugal, marking the first visit by a top Algerian official since the pandemic began. Upon arrival, the African leader was greeted by Algerian residents and the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Augusto Santos Silva, at the airport in Lisbon.
Tebboune’s schedule for the visit includes attending a business forum, discussions with the Portuguese President and Prime Minister, and other official meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Algeria and Portugal.
The African leader is leading a delegation of businessmen, ministers, and senior government officials to explore investment opportunities, particularly in the areas of energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism. Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy, which is heavily reliant on oil exports, and has identified Portugal as a strategic partner in its economic strategy.
The business forum will bring together Algerian and Portuguese entrepreneurs to discuss trade and investment opportunities. It is expected to enhance economic cooperation by identifying areas of common interest and opportunities for partnership between the two countries.
During the state visit, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to hold discussions with his Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and Prime Minister Antonio Costa. The talks are aimed at boosting cooperation in areas such as education, science, technology, and culture.
The visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Algeria and Portugal, which has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is hoped that the visit will serve as a foundation for future engagements between the two countries.
“The visit by President Tebboune is a sign of strong bilateral relations between Algeria and Portugal. The discussions and meetings will help to further deepen this relationship and open up new opportunities for cooperation,” said the Algerian Ambassador to Portugal, Mohamed Abderrahmane Benguerrah.
In conclusion, President Tebboune’s visit to Portugal is a significant development in Algeria’s diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations with European countries. It is expected to open up new opportunities for trade, investment, and other forms of cooperation between Algeria and Portugal.
