Czech Defence Minister signs military agreement with Algeria

Czech Minister of Defence Martin Stropnický and the Algerian deputy minister of defence, Ahmed Gaid Salah, have signed an agreement on bilateral military cooperation. The ten-year deal is a prerequisite for the development of mutual cooperation, including training and fighting against terrorism, the Defence Ministry said on its website. Mr Stropnický, who arrived in Algeria on Wednesday for an official visit, has also met with the country’s president Abdelaziz Bouteflika. He said Algeria was the Czech Republic’s crucial partner, representing an island of stability in the unstable region.

Author: Ruth Fraňková