Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebbouneis currently on a state visit to Russia, which is expected to culminate in the signing of an “Expanded Strategic Partnership” between the two countries. Algiers has been showing an interest in working more closely with Moscow and other leading non-Western players, possibly becoming Russia’s outpost in North Africa and a partner in the global gas market.
Current Russia-Algeria bilateral trade is worth about US$1.65 billion with the vast majority of that being Russian exports to Algeria, although that, in light of enhanced energy cooperation, may change. Algerian exports to Russia are commonly fruits and dried fruits.
Source: russia-briefing.com
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