Algeria a "key player" in the Maghreb and the Sahel, Alistair Burt
"Algeria is a valuable partner in the UK and a key player in the region," Burt said in a press briefing with the Minister Delegate in charge of Maghreb and African Affairs Abdelkader Messahel.
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"Algeria and the United Kingdom are working to further strengthen their trade and work together on issues of importance to their respective security and economy," said the British minister.
He estimated that Algeria is a country that is growing "very fast" and "interested in the UK because it has, he said," great opportunities ".
Asked about the situation in Mali, Mr. Burt said that the position of the United Kingdom is to promote the settlement of the crisis through dialogue and negotiation, stressing that his country "greatly appreciates" the position of Algeria, which favors dialogue , APS reported.
While acknowledging that the negotiations will be "difficult," Mr. Burt said that the military intervention in Mali remains the "last resort" for the United Kingdom.
Asked about the situation in Libya and the flow of arms in the region, the British minister said his country is working "closely" with the new Libyan authorities in order to secure these weapons so that it is not used purposes for which the artillery is not intended.
He noted that it taking more time for the Libyan authorities to regularize the situation of the weapons, noting that "those who wanted to help Libya did not expect such consequences."
Mr. Burt arrived on Sunday in Algiers, for a working visit of three days (June 24-26) at the invitation of Mr Messahel.For his part, Messahel said that the visit of British Minister is part of the seventh session of the bilateral cooperation between Algeria and Britain. He explained that this three-day visit will be an opportunity to evaluate the two countries' cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, military and scientific.
British business interests in Algeria include oil and particularly gas, renewable enegry, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. In April there was a meeting of the Algerian British Business Council which promotes business betweenthe UK and Algeria.Commercial vists have increased recently between the two countries.
He estimated that Algeria is a country that is growing "very fast" and "interested in the UK because it has, he said," great opportunities ".
Asked about the situation in Mali, Mr. Burt said that the position of the United Kingdom is to promote the settlement of the crisis through dialogue and negotiation, stressing that his country "greatly appreciates" the position of Algeria, which favors dialogue , APS reported.
While acknowledging that the negotiations will be "difficult," Mr. Burt said that the military intervention in Mali remains the "last resort" for the United Kingdom.
Asked about the situation in Libya and the flow of arms in the region, the British minister said his country is working "closely" with the new Libyan authorities in order to secure these weapons so that it is not used purposes for which the artillery is not intended.
He noted that it taking more time for the Libyan authorities to regularize the situation of the weapons, noting that "those who wanted to help Libya did not expect such consequences."
Mr. Burt arrived on Sunday in Algiers, for a working visit of three days (June 24-26) at the invitation of Mr Messahel.For his part, Messahel said that the visit of British Minister is part of the seventh session of the bilateral cooperation between Algeria and Britain. He explained that this three-day visit will be an opportunity to evaluate the two countries' cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, military and scientific.
British business interests in Algeria include oil and particularly gas, renewable enegry, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. In April there was a meeting of the Algerian British Business Council which promotes business betweenthe UK and Algeria.Commercial vists have increased recently between the two countries.
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