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Algeria, Denmark vow to boost economic, counter-terrorism cooperation

Xinhua, February 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen dubbed Tuesday bilateral relations with Algeria as "strong" as the two states agreed to strengthen cooperation in all fields.

Jensen on Tuesday held talks with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. "We discussed ways to further reinforce the already strong bilateral relations," Jensen told reporters at the end of his meeting with the Algerian President.

The Danish FM indicated that his visit to Algeria was an opportunity for Danish businessmen to establish contacts with their Algerian counterparts ahead of launching new deals and projects.

"The meeting with President Bouteflika has been fruitful, as we have agreed to further strengthening the political, economic and trading relations between the two countries," he added.

Algiers and Denmark have been working side by side in the fight against terrorism, and they are keen to continue their cooperation in this field, he said.

Jensen further noted that he discussed with Bouteflika a couple of regional and international issues of common interest, saying Algeria plays a key role in terms of maintaining stability in the region, notably through efforts in restoring peace and security in Mali and Libya.

Jensen also held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Ramtane Lamamra, as they assessed bilateral relations, and discussed ways of boosting them in all sectors, APS news agency reported.

The two diplomats also "exchanged views and analysis on regional and international issues of common concern, including the situation in Mali, Libya and the Middle East, as well as the issue of refugees and the fight against terrorism," the source noted.

Jensen said "Denmark is keen to cooperate with Algeria and build a win-win partnership, especially in the fields of energy and industry." Endit