Brahim Merad discusses bilateral cooperation with the US Charge d'Affaires

Minister of State and Minister of the Interior, Brahim Merad, held a meeting this Sunday at the Government Palace with the acting U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Algeria, Marc Shapiro. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral security cooperation, specifically in combating organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as exchanging expertise in wildfire management, with the U.S. offering technical support to protect resources. The discussion also covered the upcoming visit of a delegation from Lawrence, Kansas, from the 9th to the 15th of this month. This visit, directed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, serves as a gesture of appreciation for the hospitality extended to Algerians during the 2026 World Cup. Both sides emphasized their desire to further enhance bilateral relations and advance common interests.