✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | June 15th, 2024 — After a productive participation in the G7 Summit held in the Italian city of Bari, marked by meetings with several prominent leaders of industrialized nations, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has departed Italy Saturday morning en route to Algeria.
During the summit, President Tebboune engaged in significant discussions and exchanges with world leaders on pressing global issues. His presence underscored Algeria’s proactive stance on international affairs and its role in shaping critical discussions at the global level.
A particularly striking moment was Tebboune’s encounter with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Mohamed approached Tebboune, who remained seated, and engaged in a brief but significant conversation. This interaction was seen as a pivotal moment, given the recent strains in Algeria-UAE relations, particularly following the UAE’s withdrawal from a bid to acquire shares in the Spanish energy company Naturgy, a move involving Algeria’s Sonatrach.
In detail, during the proceedings of the G7 Summit held in Bari, a significant diplomatic moment occurred when UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen courteously bending towards Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during their conversation, while the latter remained seated. This interaction, rich in diplomatic implications, has been widely shared across social media.
The scene unfolded as President Mohammed bin Zayed, departing from his designated spot, made his way through a crowd of world leaders to engage directly with President Tebboune. He bent forward to speak to President Tebboune, who remained seated, listening attentively without rising.
The interaction between the two leaders is particularly noteworthy given the historical context of relations between Algeria and the UAE. Recently, the UAE has made attempts to exert influence over Algeria, including through media campaigns. President Tebboune’s firm stance against such attempts was famously articulated on March 30, where he indirectly addressed these efforts by a “brotherly country” (widely interpreted as the UAE), declaring that “Algeria will not kneel.” This declaration underscored Algeria’s determination to maintain its sovereignty and resist external pressures.
The image of Mohammed bin Zayed bending towards Tebboune has been interpreted by analysts as a symbol of Algeria’s rising influence on the global stage. It reflects a broader recognition of Algeria’s pivotal role in regional and international affairs, and the respect it commands under President Tebboune’s assertive foreign policy. This act of deference by the UAE President is a testament to Algeria’s successful navigation through geopolitical complexities and its unwavering position on maintaining its national dignity and independence.
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