Algeria and Tunisia strengthen border cooperation on smuggling

Algerian Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui and his Tunisian counterpart Kamel Madouri held a phone conversation on Thursday to enhance border cooperation.

The discussion focused on tackling smuggling and boosting bilateral relations.

According to an Algerian government statement, the leaders praised the longstanding ties between the two nations and their peoples.

Both sides expressed a shared commitment to intensifying efforts toward greater strategic integration, aligning with the leaders’ vision for future cooperation.

The talks also covered the expansion of bilateral collaboration across various sectors, particularly focusing on border region development.

Both premiers emphasized the importance of addressing mutual challenges, with smuggling being a key issue on the agenda.

The discussion was framed within the context of the joint commission established in October 2023, aimed at promoting and developing the border zone between Algeria and Tunisia.

This initiative seeks to foster economic growth and security in the shared border areas.

The phone call marked a significant step in strengthening the partnership between the two countries, reflecting their determination to overcome common challenges and build a prosperous future together.

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