صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Algeria – My Press
The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albarez, died today, Thursday, March 26, 2026 bAlgeriaOn a visit that comes four years after a severe diplomatic crisis, it is an indication of an attempt to rearrange relations between the two countries in a changing regional context.
This move comes after a period of estrangement that followed Madrid’s support for the autonomy initiative inMoroccan SaharaThis is a situation that caused great tension with Algeria, before relations began to regain part of their balance during the last two years, without yet reaching the stage of complete normalization.
The visit carries within it multiple dimensions, most notably the energy file, as Spain remains heavily dependent on Algerian gas, which constituted about 35% of its imports during 2025, which makes this file an essential card in any rapprochement between the two parties, especially in light of the fluctuations experienced by international markets.
Al Paris is also expected to discuss with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, issues related to irregular migration and security cooperation, which are issues that impose themselves strongly in light of the common challenges in the Mediterranean basin.
In the background of this visit, the Moroccan Sahara file also stands out, which has returned to the forefront of international diplomatic movements after the recent meetings held in Madrid with the participation of regional parties and under American sponsorship, which reflects the continuation of this file as an influential element in relations between the countries of the region.
Despite the positive indicators, several points of contention remain, including the continued freezing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation by the Algerian side since 2022, which raises questions about the limits of this rapprochement and the possibility of it turning into a stable partnership in the medium term.
This visit also reflects a new reality in bilateral relations, where economic interests, especially in the field of energy, control the pace of rapprochement, while political differences continue in some regional files.
In conclusion, the Spanish Foreign Minister’s visit to Algeria appears to be a pragmatic step rather than a profound strategic shift, in light of a delicate balance between the need for cooperation and continued political caution between the two parties.
Source:“My press”
