Algeria's commitment to supporting African initiatives and the African union's efforts to address security challenges on the continent was reiterated by Army General Saïd Chanegriha.
Chief of Staff of the People's National Army (ANP), General Saïd Chanegriha, met with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) head, Army General Michael Langley, in Algiers during his official visit to Algeria with a large military delegation.
According to a Ministry of National Defense (MND) press release, the meeting was attended by senior officials from MND and ANP, members of the US military delegation, and the US Ambassador to Algiers.
The discussions focused on security challenges in Africa and ways to enhance military cooperation between the two countries.
General Saïd Chanegriha emphasized Algeria's commitment to strengthening joint African efforts in combating terrorism and its initiatives to enhance African security cooperation mechanisms.
He also highlighted Algeria's role as the coordinator for the African Union in the fight against terrorism, mentioning various initiatives launched to combat the terrorist threat at the continental level.
General Saïd Chanegriha expressed readiness to enhance bilateral military cooperation to achieve security objectives in the region.
AFRICOM Commander Michael Langley expressed satisfaction with his visit to Algeria and the discussions held with the ANP high command on regional security issues, emphasizing the mutual willingness to strengthen military cooperation.
The revitalization of military cooperation between Algeria and the US began with Defense Secretary Mark Esper's visit in October 2020, aiming to advance strategic military and diplomatic partnership.
The commitment to bolster bilateral defense cooperation and promote regional security and stability was reaffirmed during the US-Algeria Joint Military Dialogue in Algiers in March 2022.
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