Algeria expresses reservations about the EU trade demands

Algerian Foreign Minister, Abdelkader Messahel, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mugherini.

The meeting of the Partnership Council between the European Union and Algeria started in the Belgian capital Brussels, Monday. The session witnessed talks between the Foreign Minister, Abdelkader Messahel, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mugherini.

According to a statement issued by the EU, talks focused on a range of topics. Including: developments in the region; the fight against terrorism; the bilateral partnership, adopted on 13 March 2017; and regional cooperation.

Although the two sides agree on many cooperation issues, there is still disagreement over the trade dimension. An Algerian official confirmed that the trade dominates the bilateral relations and favours the EU.

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