✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | June 28th, 2024 — On Friday, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, announced the establishment of a joint working group to define cooperation and partnership modalities in the energy sector. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reinvigorate the historical ties between Algeria and Poland.
Enhanced Bilateral Relations
Minister Attaf highlighted the significant increase in commercial exchanges between Algeria and Poland, emphasizing mutual interest in deepening these relations. The meeting culminated in agreements reflecting a shared commitment to leverage promising prospects for enhanced cooperation, aligning with Algeria’s recent economic achievements under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s reform and renewal approach.
Economic Cooperation and Legal Framework
The ministers agreed to schedule the first session of the Algerian-Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Commercial, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, established under a 2017 agreement. They resolved to modernize the bilateral cooperation framework by completing negotiations on pending agreements in agriculture, higher education, scientific research, and sports, and updating outdated agreements to reflect current bilateral relations and significant changes in both countries.
Focus on Energy and Other Sectors
The joint working group will establish cooperation and partnership modalities in the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as green hydrogen. This initiative is expected to open substantial collaboration opportunities. Minister Attaf praised the robust trade exchanges and positive dynamics between Algerian and Polish economic operators, evidenced by the activation of the Algerian-Polish Business Council, reciprocal visits by business leaders, and the organization of three joint economic forums in 2023-2024.
Future Prospects and Mutual Benefits
Minister Attaf expressed hope that this positive momentum would lead to mutually beneficial investment projects, with both governments committed to supporting these initiatives. They aim to create favorable conditions for a successful partnership, benefiting from Algeria’s advancements in agriculture, industry, mineral resources, and renewable energies.
Political and Security Discussions
The ministers also exchanged views on political and security developments in their regions and the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories. Minister Attaf commended Poland’s honorable stance on the Palestinian cause, including its diplomatic recognition of the Palestinian state and recent vote supporting Palestine’s full membership in the UN.
Conclusion and Future Engagements
The meeting concluded with Minister Attaf congratulating Poland in advance for its upcoming presidency of the EU Council starting next year. Both ministers discussed the longstanding partnership between Algeria and the EU, which has spanned nearly two decades. This dialogue underscores the commitment of Algeria and Poland to strengthening their bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation in various fields, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership for the future.
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