Sous Tebboune, la Russie et la Chine se sont nettement détournés de l’Algérie

Summary

The transcript discusses the state of Algeria's strategic partnerships with Russia and China. It highlights the lack of tangible outcomes from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visits and the subsequent agreements, despite initial promises of significant investments and cooperation. The narrative points out the contrast between the high-level diplomatic visits and the superficiality of the actual relations, with Algeria's diminished status as a preferred partner in favor of countries like the UAE and Morocco.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker reflects on the past year's diplomatic relations and events involving Russia and China with Algeria.
• 🏛 Last year, the Algerian President attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and was the only head of state to conduct a press conference with the participants.
• 🤝 The Algerian President praised Putin during the forum, calling him 'a friend of humanity' and discussed arms deals with Russia.
• 🇨🇳 In July 2023, the Algerian President visited China, where he announced investments of around thirty billion dollars and expected positive outcomes for Algerian-Russian relations.
• 📊 A strategic partnership agreement was signed between Algeria and Russia, including military exercises and economic cooperation, but the follow-up seems to be lacking.
• 🔍 A year later, the Algerian delegation at the St. Petersburg forum was notably smaller, indicating a potential cooling of relations.
• 💡 The script suggests that Algeria's relationship with Russia is superficial, with no significant progress in promised Chinese investments or strategic cooperation.
• 📉 The economic relationship between Algeria and China has declined, with investments and trade not meeting expectations set by previous high-level visits.
• 🤔 There is a sense of disappointment from Algeria towards Russia for not supporting them more significantly, especially in their bid to join BRICS and in regional conflicts.
• 🔄 The script implies that both Russia and China are focusing more on other regional partners, such as the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, rather than Algeria.
• 🏢 High-level visits from Russian and Chinese officials to Algeria have decreased, with only a vice-minister from China and a Russian official visiting recently.

Q & A

What significant event took place in June last year involving Russia and the Algerian President?

Last year in June, the Algerian President attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where he was the only head of state to hold a press conference or meeting with the forum's participants.

What was the Algerian President's statement about Putin during his visit to Russia?

The Algerian President made an unprecedentedly laudatory statement about Putin, declaring him a 'friend of humanity'.

What was the outcome of the Algerian President's visit to China in July 2023?

During the state visit to China, the Algerian President announced investments of about thirty billion dollars and met with Chinese leaders.

What strategic partnership agreement was signed between Algeria and Russia?

A strategic partnership agreement was signed between Algeria and Russia, which included provisions for joint military exercises and was intended to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

How was the Algerian delegation's participation in the 2024 St. Petersburg Economic Forum different from the previous year?

In 2024, the Algerian delegation was significantly smaller and less significant compared to the previous year, with only the Minister of Industry and a few businessmen attending, rather than high-level state representatives.

What was the Algerian President's response to a question about Algerian arms purchases from Russia?

The Algerian President stated that Algerians are born free and will always be free, implying that no one dictates Algeria's policy on such matters.

What investments were promised by China to Algeria during the state visit?

China promised to invest 36 billion dollars in various sectors in Algeria.

What has been the status of the investments promised by China to Algeria?

As of the script's date, there has been no visible trace or progress on the promised investments from China.

How has the Algerian-Russian relationship evolved in the past year?

The relationship appears to have become more superficial, with no significant progress or deepening of cooperation, despite the strategic partnership agreement.

What is the current state of Algeria's international relations with major powers like Russia and China?

Algeria seems to have lost its status as a privileged partner with both Russia and China, with other countries in the region gaining more attention and investment from these powers.

What was the outcome of the China-Arab World Forum held in May 2024?

The forum saw significant participation from various Arab leaders, but Algeria only sent its Minister of Foreign Affairs, indicating a lack of high-level engagement from Algeria.