Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs leads the Algerian delegation to the second ministerial meeting of the Arab–Indian Cooperation Forum in New Delhi

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lounès Magramane, headed the Algerian delegation participating in the second session of the ministerial meeting of the Arab–Indian Cooperation Forum, held in New Delhi on 30–31 January 2026.

On the sidelines of the opening session, he was received by Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during the welcoming ceremony for the heads of Arab delegations. On this occasion, he reaffirmed Algeria’s desire to strengthen cooperation with India, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry and in the transfer of expertise and technology.

In his address to the Forum, the Secretary General welcomed the progress of the Arab–Indian partnership and emphasized the need to enhance political consultations on regional and international issues of common interest, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, as well as matters related to regional security and counter-terrorism.

He also highlighted the strength and positive momentum of Algerian–Indian relations, rooted in their historical depth and further strengthened following the visit of Indian President Mrs. Droupadi Murmu to Algeria in October 2024.