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Algeria News Portal: Messad Boules, who serves as a Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, conducted a working discussion with Ambassador of Algeria to the United States, Sabri Boukadoum, in the presence of Mark Shapiro, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Algeria.

‼️مسعد بولس كبير مستشاري ترامب يجري جلسة عمل مع سفير #الجزائر لدى واشنطن صبري بوقادوم بحضور القائم بأعمال سفارة الولايات المتحدة بالجزائر مارك شابيرو. 🇩🇿🇺🇸
✅يقول في منشور له على منصة X
🚨ناقشنا الزيارة الناجحة لنائب وزير الخارجية
و قائد القيادة الأمريكية في أفريقيا (أفريكوم)… pic.twitter.com/9b85XApzlp

— أحمد حفصي || HAFSI AHMED (@ahafsidz) May 9, 2026

According to an article published on the “X” platform, Messad Boules described the content of the talks conducted by him and Algerian Ambassador Sabri Boukadoum.

Constructive meeting with Algerian ambassador to the United States Sabri Boukadoum and his team, joined by our Chargé d’Affaires in Algeria, Mark Schapiro. We discussed @DeputySecState and AFRICOM Commander General Anderson’s successful trip to Algiers and the growing… pic.twitter.com/FdPBpu653d

— U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs (@US_SrAdvisorAF) May 9, 2026

Mesaad boules stated that, “The successful visit of Deputy Secretary of State and Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Anderson to Algeria, and the increasing economic ties between the United States and Algeria, which comprise more than 120 American companies working in Algeria, were addressed.”

He further explained that, “Opportunities for expanding investments in the energy sector and other areas, along with strengthening the security partnership between the two nations and enhancing regional cooperation, were discussed during the conversation.”

According to Trump’s senior advisor, the United States appreciates the indispensable role played by Algeria through its continued diplomacy to maintain stability in the region, especially in the context of constructive steps towards arriving at a mutually acceptable resolution of the Western Sahara dispute, As reflected in UN Security Council Resolution 2797.Messad Boulos concluded his post on the “X” platform by saying, “It is time to reach a solution.”

Algeria News Portal:Saïd Saïoud, Minister of the Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, welcomed Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, to the Government Palace at twelve o’clock on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. She was in Algeria with a team of official representatives during this work visit.

The European Union Ambassador to Algeria and many important people from the ministry were also at the meeting. During their discussion, both Saïoud and Šuica explored how to work better together on things they both care about.

They specifically talked about Mediterranean countries, irregular immigration, and helping each other with natural disasters, and stressed that they need to talk and plan together to deal with these difficult situations.

L'ambassadeur de l'Union européenne🇪🇺 en Algérie #Diego_Mellado se félicite du renforcement du partenariat entre l'#Algérie 🇩🇿et l'#UE et appelle à moderniser un accord d'association vieux de 20 ans afin, de l'adapter aux réalités économiques et énergétiques de 2026.
✅Diego… pic.twitter.com/5nfpA9gO5X

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) May 9, 2026

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing to promote dialogue and strengthen cooperation mechanisms in a manner that serves mutual interests and strengthens the partnership between Algeria and the European Union.

ALGIERS – In a clear reaffirmation of Algeria’s growing geopolitical weight, the European Union’s Ambassador to Algiers, Diego Mellado Pascua, has described the North African nation as an essential and irreplaceable partner for the European bloc.

🇪🇺 🇩🇿Big statement from EU Ambassador to Algeria #Diego_Mellado:
✅ “Algeria remains an essential partner for the European Union.”@UEenAlgerie pic.twitter.com/pLI74Cephp

— Algeria Gate -English (@algatedzEng) May 9, 2026

The Ambassador’s remarks signal a decisive shift towards deepening strategic ties, moving beyond traditional diplomacy to a more robust, multi-dimensional alliance.

Energy Security at the Forefront

At the heart of this partnership lies Algeria’s role as a guarantor of energy security. Ambassador Pascua highlighted the nation’s reliability as a primary energy supplier to Europe, especially amidst the current global energy shifts. He underscored that the EU views Algeria not only as a traditional gas provider but as a future hub for green and hydrogen cooperation

EU Ambassador to Algeria Diego Mellado celebrates the growing partnership with #Algeria 🇪🇺🇩🇿and urges the modernization of the two decades old Association Agreement to align it with 2026’s economic and energy challenges.@UEenAlgerie pic.twitter.com/n2cmUH4xKM

— Algeria Gate -English (@algatedzEng) May 9, 2026

Beyond Oil and Gas: A Diverse Economic Vision

Echoing the “New Algeria” economic vision, the EU Ambassador emphasized Brussels’ desire to diversify its investment portfolio in the country.

“Our goal is to foster a partnership that supports Algeria’s industrial growth and economic diversification,” Pascua noted, pointing to emerging opportunities in technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.

A Regional Anchor for Stability

On the security front, the Ambassador praised Algeria’s proactive role in maintaining regional balance. From the Mediterranean to the Sahel, Algeria is viewed by the EU as a “strategic anchor” and a key mediator in resolving regional conflicts and managing migration challenges.

A New Diplomatic Horizon

This statement marks a pivotal moment for Algiers-Brussels relations. By labeling Algeria as an “essential partner,” the European Union acknowledges that the road to Mediterranean stability and European energy security must inevitably pass through Algiers.