Algeria to reopen Ukraine embassy after one-year closure
Algeria to reopen Ukraine embassy after one-year closure
Russian ally Algeria reopened its embassy in Kyiv after a year-long closure, following Moscow's invasion of its eastern neighbour, following a decision that "comes within the framework of safeguarding the interests of the state".
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had announced the planned reopening during a television broadcast on Friday [Getty]
Moscow ally Algeria is set to reopen its embassy in Kyiv which has been closed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.
"This decision comes within the framework of safeguarding the interests of the Algerian state," a ministry statement said, adding that the embassy would reopen soon but without providing details.
A charge d'affaires will run the mission when it reopens, it added.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had announced the planned reopening during a television broadcast on Friday, acknowledging Algeria's long-standing relations with Russia.
Algeria and Russia have solid trade links that saw exchanges between the two countries reach $3 billion in 2021.
They also have military ties and are members of OPEC+, a group of oil producers led by Russia, as well as the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
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