Finland's Special Envoy for the Sahel and West Africa, Petri Olavi Salo, began an official visit to Algeria this Wednesday. He held talks with Sofiane Chaib, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the National Community Abroad. The meeting allowed both sides to review bilateral cooperation and discuss regional security. During the exchange, the Algerian official emphasized the need for a comprehensive and solidarity-based approach to address the Sahel's challenges, reaffirming Algeria's commitment to supporting the region's stability and sustainable development. The Finnish envoy praised Algeria's significant and active role in the Sahel and Africa, acknowledging its continuous efforts to assist neighboring countries in overcoming security and development obstacles.