Two Algerian foreign ministers, Sabri Boukadoum, from Foreign Affairs, and Kamel Beldjoud from the Interior Ministry, went to Tripoli on Monday (April 19) at the head of a high-level delegation. It is a working visit that falls within the framework of “the promotion of bilateral relations and the support of Libyan parties in the face of the current challenges,” said a statement from the Algerian Foreign Ministry. The possibility for Algiers to withdraw its position in the face of the Libyan crisis.
This is Sabri Boukadoum’s second visit to Tripoli since the beginning of the year. Like the first time, he said his country was ready to play a “positive” role in supporting reconciliation in Libya.
On Monday, Algiers reiterated its lasting position in the face of the Libyan crisis: diplomatic support for the new power and the political process, reconciliation, reunification of institutions and elections far from interfering. President Tebboune reiterated this position to his Libyan counterpart last week in his congratulatory letter at the beginning of Ramadan.
Algeria is trying to resume its role in Libya to weigh again in this issue where it competes with Morocco. It also fears for its security and believes that its stability depends on Libya’s. The common border between the two countries is a source of concern and permanent control for the Algerian army.
Algiers is also trying to establish itself as an economic partner in Libya. It offered its support to Tripoli in the electricity sector as well as in other sectors. A forum for businessmen from two countries will be held soon.
For his part, Libyan President Mohammed el-Menfi praised the “deep and historic” relations between the two countries. He said he wanted to respond to President Tebboune’s invitation as soon as possible.
