Algeria–United Arab Emirates relations

Algeria–United Arab Emirates relations

Algeria

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Algiers while Algeria maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai. Both countries are members of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League.

High level visits

In May 2010 when Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the UAE Minister of Economy, led a delegation to Algeria. A joint statement and Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Algerian Minister for Finance, Karim Joudi.

During the visit, Al Mansoori met with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and talks were made over strengthening bilateral trade relations as well as extending cooperation in the areas of higher education, environment, finance, customs energy, telecommunications and industry.[1] Ouyahia considers the UAE as a gateway to the Middle East for Algeria and a "strategic hub."

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