Valentina Matviyenko, president of the Federation Council, carried a message from President Vladimir Putin to Abdelmajid Tebbun, the president of Algeria, inviting him to visit Russia. The communication was described as highly important and included an invitation to participate in the forthcoming Russia-Africa summit, an event signaling deepening ties between Moscow and African partners. [Citation: TASS]
Matviyenko is leading a Federation Council delegation on an official visit to Algeria that runs through March 17. The trip forms part of a broader effort to fortify interparliamentary cooperation, foster closer coordination between the two legislative bodies, and reinforce the memorandum of understanding that binds them. [Citation: TASS]
The delegation arrived in Algeria at the invitation of Saleh Gogel, the president of the Algerian National Assembly. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen bilateral cooperation, align parliamentary initiatives, and pursue shared goals in diplomacy, economy, and cultural exchange. The conversations aim to expand practical collaboration and to identify concrete joint projects that benefit both nations. [Citation: TASS]
During discussions with Salah Gujil, the president of Algeria’s National Council, the parties underscored Algeria’s readiness to serve as a bridge for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. The statements reflect a preference for constructive diplomacy and a commitment to supporting peaceful, negotiated solutions in the region. [Citation: TASS]