France and Algeria Take Steps to Rebuild Diplomatic Relations

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visits Algeria to advance renewed dialogue after months of political tensions.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is visiting Algeria on April 6, 2025, marking a significant move toward repairing strained diplomatic ties.
The visit follows a March 31 phone call between Emmanuel Macron and Abdelmadjid Tebboune, where both leaders agreed to resume dialogue on key issues.
Discussions will focus on cooperation in security, migration, economic, and judicial matters, aiming for tangible results in bilateral relations.
Tensions have stemmed from France's support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan and the imprisonment of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria.
Human rights concerns, including the case of Boualem Sansal and broader issues raised by the Algerian diaspora, remain critical in shaping the diplomatic agenda.