Azzouz Naciri met with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Yerevan on 15 October to discuss bilateral relations. Representing the President of the Council of the Nation, Naciri traveled to the capital of Armenia as an official envoy for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Azzouz Naciri, representing the President of the Council of the Nation, met with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Yerevan on Thursday, October 15. The visit serves to facilitate participation in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Naciri serves as the delegate for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at these proceedings. Naciri visited Armenia as a representative of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
Cooperation in Economic Sectors
Azzouz Naciri and Vahagn Khachaturyan explored potential avenues for cooperation between Algeria and Armenia within the agricultural sector. The two officials assessed opportunities for joint initiatives in food industries during their meetings in Yerevan. The two parties discussed cooperation in agriculture and food industries. Both parties examined how increased collaboration in these specific fields could benefit their respective national economies. This dialogue focused on identifying shared interests to improve production standards and trade relations. The discussions concluded with an agreement to monitor future developments in these areas as part of their broader bilateral agenda. By focusing on these specific industries, the delegations sought to establish a framework that encourages sustained communication between the relevant ministries of both nations.
Diplomatic Stance on Palestine
Armenia officially recognized the State of Palestine in June 2024. This formal diplomatic action serves as the basis for the country's current position on the conflict. Officials in Yerevan expressed support for a two-state solution regarding the Palestinian issue during the meetings between the two delegations. Armenia expressed support for a two-state solution regarding the Palestinian issue. This framework aims to address the status of the territory through established international protocols. The discussions noted the commitment of both Algeria and Armenia to diplomacy as a primary tool for addressing international challenges.
Armenia also expressed support for a fair political solution to the Western Sahara issue under UN supervision. Armenia expressed support for a fair political solution to the Western Sahara issue under UN supervision. The government maintains that this approach provides the necessary structure for resolving the long-standing situation in the region. These discussions reflect the alignment between Algeria and Armenia on international diplomatic matters. Both nations assessed how these positions contribute to their shared understanding of global governance and regional stability. By aligning their views on these matters, the representatives of Algeria and Armenia confirmed their intent to continue high-level dialogues to further consolidate their diplomatic partnership on the international stage.