Addressing the Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on October 28-29, 2026, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune stated that security and stability in Africa require the removal of the continent's last remnants of colonialism. He praised the UN Security Council's efforts that led to the resumption of negotiations between the parties involved in the Western Sahara conflict at the start of 2026, under UN supervision. Furthermore, the President expressed Algeria's appreciation for Russia's stance in favor of self-determination and its commitment to supporting the UN envoy's work to achieve a fair and lasting political settlement, in line with UN Charter principles and relevant Security Council resolutions.