Mr. Medelci voices Algeria's concerns with the situation in Syria

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - November 13, 2012

Foreign minister Mourad Medelci expressed Algeria's deep preoccupation with the situation in Syria which, he said, is worsening day by day and could lead to serious consequences for the whole region."

Mr. Medelci: Algeria supports UN efforts to develop a strategy for the Sahel region

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - November 13, 2012

Speaking in Cairo, Egypt, Minister for Foreign Affairs Mourad Medelci declared today that Algeria supports UN efforts to develop a strategy for the Sahel region.

Crisis in Mali: Ecowas confirms that dialogue remains "preferred option"

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - November 12, 2012

Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 11, Ecowas leaders adopted a plan for military intervention in northern Mali to dislodge armed groups operating in that part of the country. However, the delegates have underscored that dialogue remains the best option for solving the political crisis in the country.

ECOWAS meeting gets underway in Abuja, Nigeria, as gathering seeks final agreement on military intervention in Mali

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - Sunday, November 11, 2012

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, known as Ecowas, met on Nov. 11 in Abuja, Nigeria, for the opening session of a meeting aiming to seek approval of a plan for military intervention in Mali prepared by the chiefs of staff of the organization.

President Bouteflika hosts UN Special Envoy for the Sahel Romano Prodi

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - November 8, 2012

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, hosted today in Algiers Mr. Romano Prodi, the Special Envoy of the United Nations for the Sahel.

President Bouteflika congratulates President Obama on his reelection

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - November 7, 2012

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, sent a message on Nov. 7 to U.S. President Barack Obama congratulating him on his reelection and reiterating his availability to strengthen the "fruitful and promising" relations between Algeria and the United States.

Statement by Mr. Amar Belani, Spokesman for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, on the Malian crisis

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - October 30, 2012

The need for a comprehensive approach, in keeping with UN Security Council resolution 2071 on the situation in Mali, was confirmed during the Algerian-American talks held today in Algiers, Mr. Amar Belani, Spokesman for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs said.

Algeria is a "privileged" counterterrorism partner (U.S. official)

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - October 30, 2012

Algeria plays a leadership role in the fight against (terrorism and extremism" and is a "privileged" partner of the United States in this fight, said today in Algiers U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Elisabeth Jones.

Situation in Mali: Algeria and the United States decide to continue their discussions (Clinton)

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - October 29, 2012

Algeria and the United States have decided to continue their discussions on the situation in Mali, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, speaking in Algiers.

Algeria addresses once again a "pressing" call to the Syrian people in support of observing a truce during celebration of Eid el-Adha

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - October 24, 2012

Algeria has reiterated its "pressing call to our Syrian brothers" to implement on the occasion of the festival of Eid al-Adha the truce proposed by Lakhdar Brahimi, the special envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League.