Overview

• Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed concerns over a 'deteriorating' relationship with France, citing hostile political rhetoric and stalled political dialogue.
• Tebboune criticized France's support for Morocco's claim over Western Sahara, calling it a serious diplomatic error and a key factor in the current crisis.
• The president condemned remarks by French politicians, including Marine Le Pen and Eric Ciotti, as inflammatory and damaging to bilateral relations.
• Tebboune defended Algeria's detention of writer Boualem Sansal, describing it as a domestic legal matter and dismissing international criticism as a campaign against Algeria.
• Despite tensions, Tebboune stated he is open to dialogue but emphasized that France must take the first step to repair relations.