Overview

• Tebboune emphasized that Macron is the sole leader with whom Algeria will engage to resolve the ongoing diplomatic crisis with France.
• The crisis began after Macron's 2024 support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan, leading Algeria to withdraw its ambassador.
• Algeria has criticized France's far-right for allegedly fueling tensions, describing the dispute as 'created from scratch.'
• The arrest of writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria remains a key issue, with Macron advocating for his release ahead of a verdict expected this week.
• Tebboune reaffirmed his confidence in Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to manage the situation effectively while expressing optimism about working with Macron.