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Spain's prime minister visits Algeria for first time in four years
The visit follows a diplomatic dispute that began when Madrid shifted its position on Western Sahara in 2022. Algeria had suspended a friendship treaty over the change. Officials from both countries have since moved to restore relations.
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Spain's prime minister traveled to Algeria on Monday for the first visit in four years. The trip is intended to restore diplomatic relations that deteriorated after Madrid changed its stance on Western Sahara.
dispute In 2022 Spain ended its neutral position on the disputed territory and supported Morocco's claim. Algeria responded by suspending a bilateral friendship treaty. The two countries began to repair ties last year when Algeria reinstated the treaty.
Monday's visit marks the first high-level contact since the original break. Officials described the meetings as focused on economic and security cooperation. No specific agreements were announced during the trip.
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