Joint statement 02/11/2026
Joint Communiqué on the Occasion of the Working Visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria by H.E. Mr. Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Algiers, 2-3 November 2026
1. At the invitation of H. E. Mr. Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, H.E. Mr. Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, paid a working visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on 2 and 3 November 2026.
2. The visit gave the two Ministers an opportunity to highlight the longstanding bonds of friendship between Algeria and the Netherlands and the strength of bilateral cooperation, grounded in mutual trust and respect and shared interests. Both Ministers also looked forward to the celebration of 65 years of diplomatic relations between Algeria and the Netherlands in 2027.
3. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the continued strengthening of bilateral relations and their shared determination to work together, within the framework of the bilateral cooperation mechanisms, to deepen political dialogue and to consolidate and diversify the Algerian-Dutch partnership in areas of common interest.
4. On this occasion, the two Ministers reviewed the state of bilateral relations and sectoral cooperation, and emphasized the importance of revitalizing the existing cooperation mechanisms. They agreed to hold the next round of Political Consultations and the next session of the Joint Commission for Economic and Technological Cooperation in 2027, in order to jointly develop a roadmap setting out the priorities and the timetable for implementing bilateral cooperation in the coming period.
5. The two Ministers also explored opportunities for partnership across a broad range of sectors, including renewable energy and green hydrogen, agriculture and water management, transport and logistics, the knowledge economy and start-ups, as well as training, capacity-building and cultural, scientific and people-to-people exchanges.
6. The two Ministers noted the cooperation instruments currently under negotiation, in particular the draft Memorandum of Understanding on renewable energy, green hydrogen and energy transition, and encouraged the relevant authorities to continue the negotiations on this draft MoU, with a view to expanding and consolidating bilateral cooperation.
7. The two sides expressed their satisfaction with the quality of cooperation on mobility and migration and agreed to strengthen it through concerted action, coordination mechanisms and the sharing of good practices, in accordance with their respective national legislation. They acknowledged the importance of broader cooperation and expressed their readiness to work together to strengthen mutual consular assistance and reinforce mutual trust, notably through dialogue on mobility and migration, within mechanisms and arrangements to be decided by the competent authorities.
8. The Ministers held an in-depth exchange on the challenges posed by migration. They noted a convergence of views on the need for a comprehensive, integrated, solidarity-based and balanced approach, which takes into account a whole-of-route approach and takes due account of the interests and concerns of all parties concerned.
9. The two Ministers emphasized the importance of relations between Algeria and the European Union and the need to enhance their economic partnership, moving beyond the current challenges. They underlined the importance of continuing the dialogue, within the relevant frameworks, with a view to finding solutions to the concerns of both sides, in a spirit of compromise and with due regard for their mutual interests.
10. The two Ministers engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on regional and international questions of common interest and on ways of strengthening bilateral consultation so as to respond to common challenges and advance stability, peace, security and development, both in the Euro-Mediterranean area and on the African continent, including in relation to the Sahel-region. They reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Algeria and the Netherlands to the principles of international law, to respect for international legality and for the Charter of the United Nations, as well as to the promotion of multilateralism and dialogue as the preferred avenues for consultation and decision-making on the global stage.
11. Finally, the two Ministers expressed their satisfaction at the outcome of the visit and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining regular bilateral meetings and of continuing their joint efforts to promote political dialogue and strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries, with a view to realizing its full potential in keeping with their aspirations and priorities.
Algiers, 2 November 2026.