U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attal, by phone on January 7, 2024.
They discussed a range of issues, including global priorities and the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attal today to consult on a range of global priorities.
Blinken welcomed Algeria's membership on the UN Security Council and reiterated his appreciation for Algeria's close cooperation on issues before the Council
In this regard, they discussed threats to maritime security in the Red Sea and the importance of increasing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza.