Security Cooperation and Kansas Delegation Visit to Algeria

Minister of State and Minister of the Interior, Brahim Merad, met with the acting chargé d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Mark Shapiro, to discuss bilateral cooperation. The meeting focused on enhancing security collaboration, specifically in combating organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as sharing expertise in forest fire management, with the U.S. side offering its support. Additionally, the minister discussed the upcoming visit of a delegation from Lawrence, Kansas, scheduled from November 9 to 15. This visit, initiated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, serves as an expression of gratitude for the hospitality shown to the Algerian delegation and fans during the 2026 World Cup.