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ALGIERS – The President of the Council of the Nation, Mr. Azzouz Nasseri, received on Wednesday in Algiers the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Algeria, Mr. Ramiro Fernández-Bachiller, on a courtesy visit, according to a statement from the Council.

During the meeting, Mr. Nasseri praised the “depth of historical and geographical bonds” connecting Algeria and Spain, highlighting the current positive momentum in bilateral relations.

In this context, Mr. Nasseri referenced the decision by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to reactivate the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness, and Cooperation (signed in October 2002). He noted that this move reflects a shared political will to consolidate ties and strengthen a multidimensional partnership founded on mutual respect, trust, and a balance of interests.

Mr. Nasseri emphasized Algeria’s commitment to building balanced and productive partnerships. He pointed out that Algerian-Spanish relations are well-positioned for expansion across political, economic, cultural, and parliamentary domains. He called for:

Translating political will into practical cooperation.

Strengthening productive investment and technology transfer.

Enhancing industrial partnerships, particularly in the energy sector.

Spain’s Perspective: Algeria as a Pivotal Mediterranean Partner
For his part, the Spanish Ambassador expressed his country’s appreciation for Algeria, praising its pivotal role in the Mediterranean and its status as a key strategic partner. He reaffirmed Spain’s keenness to bolster economic and trade cooperation, specifically in priority areas such as:

Education and Vocational Training.

Energy and Renewable Energies.

Industry and Technology.

On the legislative front, both sides stressed the importance of:

Reactivating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Algerian Council of the Nation and the Spanish Senate in September 2015.

Activating the Parliamentary Friendship Group to intensify coordination between the two institutions.

Conclusion:
The two parties concluded the meeting by reaffirming the necessity of continued consultation to serve the aspirations of both nations, safeguard regional security, and support development and integration in the Mediterranean space.

Algeria reaffirms, with steadfastness and determination, its commitment to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Cooperation Declaration (OPEC+), recognizing them as the fundamental frameworks for the stability of the global oil market. Algeria emphasizes that OPEC’s strategic and structural role has been and remains crucial in defending the interests of producer nations, ensuring market stability, and fostering a balanced dialogue with consumer nations. This has enabled the organization, since its inception, to maintain global market balance, respond systematically to oil demand, and keep pace with global economic growth.

Algeria has emphasized that the development of its oil and gas sector is historically and structurally linked to OPEC, and that it remains a fully committed member, faithful to the principles of solidarity, consultation, and collective discipline. As the tenth anniversary of the historic “Algeria Agreement”—which laid the foundation for the Declaration of Cooperation (OPEC+)—approaches, Algeria affirms that the decisions taken over the past decade, thanks to the cohesion and responsibility of member and non-member states, have been decisive in maintaining the stability and balance of the global oil market and supporting the dynamic growth of the global economy.

🇩🇿 Algerian Ministry of Energy in a statement: Algeria reaffirms its commitment to its membership in OPEC and the #OPEC+ alliance, considering them as pillars of global oil market stability.#Algeria pic.twitter.com/B1tJthmJIo

— Algeria Gate -English (@algatedzEng) April 29, 2026

In this context, Algeria reaffirms its strength and standing as a key player within OPEC and “OPEC+,” highlighting its determination to continue and strengthen its commitment to the spirit of collective responsibility, dialogue, and coordination, in the service of lasting stability in the international oil market, and to consolidate its image as an energy power and a fundamental pillar of the global economic equation.

The European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a new alert classified as “dangerous” after detecting residues of a toxic pesticide in a shipment of Moroccan peppers that arrived in Germany via Spain. The notification, numbered 2026.2980, followed laboratory analyses that confirmed the presence of avermectin B1a at a concentration of 0.13 mg/kg, a substance that targets the nervous system and is considered a health hazard to consumers.

German authorities confirmed that the shipment did not enter local markets, as it was intercepted prior to distribution, and the relevant European authorities were notified to coordinate monitoring measures.

As a transit country, Spain moved quickly to strengthen monitoring measures for this type of product, as a precautionary step aimed at avoiding any potential risks to European consumers.

In contrast, Algeria stands out as a safe and reliable option, relying on locally produced fresh vegetables that are subject to strict controls and are of high quality. These Algerian products, which are destined for European and African markets, offer a healthy alternative for consumers seeking safe food free from the chemical risks that threaten Moroccan crops.

🛑 بعد رفض روسيا 🇷🇺 وعدد من الدول الأوروبية المنتجات الفلاحية المغربية 🇲🇦 وخاصة الطماطم لاحتوائها على مواد مسرطنة.. الطماطم الجزائرية 🍅 🇩🇿 تغزو الأسواق الأوروبية لجودتها ونوعيتها الممتازة#الجزائر #المغرب #روسيا pic.twitter.com/W8cuNQmr6K

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) April 19, 2026

The incident has brought the crisis of agricultural practices in Morocco back into the spotlight, as a scientific study revealed that 86% of Moroccan farmers engage in deadly “chemical abuse” on crops that end up daily on the plates of citizens both inside and outside the country. Experts believe that these practices are putting the kingdom’s food security in a “critical condition” and further eroding confidence in Moroccan agricultural products.