Algeria and Qatar Reaffirm Strong Ties Ahead of Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abderrahmane bin Jassim Al-Thani in Doha on Monday, shortly before the opening of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit.

During the talks, Attaf expressed Algeria’s full solidarity with Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli aggression it has faced. Both sides also discussed coordinated diplomatic efforts at the UN Security Council to address the situation, according to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Strengthening Algeria-Qatar Relations

Beyond the regional crisis, the meeting focused on bilateral ties. The two ministers reviewed the progress of Algeria-Qatar relations, praising the strong partnership nurtured by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

They emphasized the importance of advancing cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields, reflecting the privileged and fraternal nature of relations between the two nations.

Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit in Doha

The Arab-Islamic emergency summit officially opened on Monday in Doha, with Algeria represented by Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in his capacity as Special Representative of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The summit was convened to examine the Zionist aggression against Qatar and address the broader developments in the Middle East. Participants from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) sought to strengthen a unified position and adopt a draft declaration condemning the September 9 attack.

According to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the summit carries symbolic weight, demonstrating Arab and Islamic solidarity with Qatar and rejecting what it described as the terrorism of the Zionist entity. The aggression, which targeted the residences of Hamas leaders, was strongly condemned.

A preparatory meeting of foreign ministers was held on Sunday in Doha to set the stage for the summit’s deliberations.

Outlook

The discussions highlight Algeria’s active diplomacy in the Arab and Islamic world, reinforcing unity with Qatar and supporting coordinated action amid regional challenges.