Ahmed Attaf Congratulates the Kingdom of Lesotho on Its Election to the Peace and Security Council and Reaffirms Algeria’s Commitment to Strengthened Coordination within the African Union

On the sidelines of his participation in the Executive Council meeting of the African Union, the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Attaf, held bilateral talks today in Addis Ababa with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Minister of State to congratulate his Lesotho counterpart on his country’s election to the African Union Peace and Security Council, and to reaffirm Algeria’s readiness to strengthen bilateral coordination within this important body, with a view to contributing to the restoration of security and the promotion of peace across the African continent.

At the bilateral level, both sides agreed to further explore opportunities for cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and development fields.