Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met US presidential adviser Massad Boulos on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with bilateral cooperation and regional crises on the agenda.
Ahmed Attaf and Massad Boulos discussed Algeria–US ties, including energy, economic cooperation and trade, during a meeting on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly, Ennahar Online reported. Attaf is Algeria’s foreign minister; the publication identified Boulos as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs.
The two also reviewed international and regional issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in Libya, Sudan and the Gulf region, according to Ennahar. The report said both sides stressed the need to work toward solutions to crises in the region.
Western Sahara consultations to continue
Attaf and Boulos discussed developments concerning Western Sahara and agreed to continue consultations and coordination on the issue, the publication reported. Ennahar did not describe a new policy agreement or give details of the planned consultations.
The report characterized Algeria–US relations as showing positive momentum and said the meeting considered ways to expand cooperation. It did not announce specific energy or trade deals, financial commitments or a timetable for further talks.
Ennahar did not specify the precise date of the meeting beyond its UN General Assembly setting.
Sami B. is the founder and editor of Algeria News Gate, an independent English-language platform covering Algeria’s political, economic, and business developments. Based in Europe, he reports on official announcements, economic trends, and international relations involving Algeria.